Coptis japonica var. major
Coptis japonica var. major, commonly known as Japanese goldthread, is a perennial herb revered in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its bitter rhizomes, it contains potent alkaloids like berberine. These bioactive compounds offer significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive benefits, making it a cornerstone in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Coptis japonica var. major
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized in the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Coptis as the variety major.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coptis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is a specific variety of medicinal herb found within the region of Eastern Asia. Its natural geographical distribution is notably concentrated in the country of Japan. Within this territory, it thrives in specific ecological niches suitable for its growth. Because of this limited range, it is considered an endemic component of the Japanese flora. Consequently, its availability is tied directly to the unique environmental conditions found in that part of the world.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Activities
Coptis japonica var. major has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |