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Coptis japonica
Plante herbacée japonaise des sous-bois apparentée au Coptis chinois, utilisée en médecine traditionnelle japonaise Kampo.
Coptis japonica is a Japanese medicinal herb used in traditional Kampo medicine, closely related to Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Its primary bioactive compounds are isoquinoline alkaloids including berberine, coptisine, and palmatine, which confer antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and blood sugar-regulating properties. Modern research, though limited to preliminary studies, supports its traditional use for gastrointestinal infections, inflammatory conditions, and metabolic support.
Berberine, the major alkaloid, activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), improving insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in peripheral tissues. It also inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through suppression of NF-κB and MAPK pathways, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6. Additionally, berberine modulates gut microbiota composition and enhances intestinal barrier function, contributing to digestive health.
Plante herbacée japonaise des sous-bois apparentée au Coptis chinois, utilisée en médecine traditionnelle japonaise Kampo.
Coptis japonica is a Japanese medicinal herb used in traditional Kampo medicine, closely related to Chinese goldthread (Coptis chinensis). Its primary bioactive compounds are isoquinoline alkaloids including berberine, coptisine, and palmatine, which confer antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and blood sugar-regulating properties. Modern research, though limited to preliminary studies, supports its traditional use for gastrointestinal infections, inflammatory conditions, and metabolic support.
Berberine, the major alkaloid, activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), improving insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in peripheral tissues. It also inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through suppression of NF-κB and MAPK pathways, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6. Additionally, berberine modulates gut microbiota composition and enhances intestinal barrier function, contributing to digestive health.