mishamitika :
Substitute:
The rootstock of Geranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet (Geraniaceae) is used as a substitute for Coptis teeta. The root of Thalictrum filiolosum DC. (Ranunculaceae) is also used as a substitute and adulterant to C. teeta.Adultrants:
Since the roots of the species of the genus Swertia resemble rhizomes/roots of C. teeta, in appearance, they are adulterated with this speciesControversy:
Some consider Thalictrum foliolosum as mamiraCommercial value:
Current rate of Coptis teeta is about Rs.2000/kg,- » Classification and names of mishamitika
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