Coptis (Goldthread)
Coptis chinensis
An intensely bitter, berberine-rich TCM root (huang lian) for 'damp-heat' digestive and skin complaints.
Traditional use (tcm): An intensely bitter, berberine-rich TCM root (huang lian) for 'damp-heat' digestive and skin complaints.
An intensely bitter, berberine-rich TCM root (huang lian) for 'damp-heat' digestive and skin complaints.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An intensely bitter, berberine-rich TCM root (huang lian) for 'damp-heat' digestive and skin complaints.
Evidence strength: preclinical.
- See the evidence level above
- Berberine markedly alters drug metabolism; not for newborns or pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Newborns
Berberine markedly alters drug metabolism; not for newborns or pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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