Definition

1. Noun:
   • Coptis plant / Goldthread: A perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family, specifically of the genus Coptis. It is characterized by its thin, golden-yellow rhizomes and bitter-tasting roots and bark.
   • A medicinal herb: The rhizome and root bark of the hoàng liên plant are highly valued in traditional medicine for their intensely bitter properties and are used as a remedy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rễ cây hoàng liên rất đắng. (The root of the coptis plant is very bitter.)
  • Hoàng liên là một vị thuốc quý trong Đông y. (Goldthread is a precious herb in traditional Eastern medicine.)
  • Thầy thuốc kê đơn có hoàng liên để thanh nhiệt. (The physician prescribed a formula containing coptis to clear heat.)

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and pharmacological contexts, "hoàng liên" often refers specifically to (Chinese goldthread) or related species, known for containing bioactive alkaloids like berberine.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoàng liên ô rô (n): A common name for or other species, also used medicinally. It is sometimes confused with or used as a substitute for true "hoàng liên" ().
  • Hoàng liên ô rô cũng có vị đắng. (Mahonia also has a bitter taste.)

Synonyms

• Goldthread: The common English name referring to the golden-colored rhizomes.
• Coptis: The scientific genus name.
• Chinese goldthread: A specific common name for .

Related Terms

• Dược liệu (n): Medicinal herb/material.
• Vị đắng (n): Bitter taste/flavor, a key property of this herb.
• Thanh nhiệt (v): To clear heat/purge fire, a primary medicinal action of hoàng liên in traditional medicine.