Kanisopakak

Goldenthread

Coptis Groenlandica

Parts used medicinally

Roots, rhizome (the bright yellow part of the roots right below surface)

Medical Uses

Can be chewed raw, good for ulcers in the mouth and tooth aches.

Can be used for tea (fresh or dried) as a treatment for diarrhea.

Climate Change Vulnerability

Medium to High.

Factors involved

Goldenthread is highly sensitive and vulnerable to disturbance, disappears or declines after logging; prefers shady areas, wetlands, sensitive to heat, shallow roots make it susceptible to drought.