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Coptis japonica
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Japanese woodland herb related to Chinese goldthread, used in traditional Japanese Kampo medicine.
Japanese woodland herb related to Chinese goldthread, used in traditional Japanese Kampo medicine. Key active compounds include berberine, coptisine, palmatine.
berberine, along with coptisine and palmatine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Coptis japonica. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Antimicrobial action
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Digestive support
Blood sugar regulation
Traditional Japanese Kampo medicine for digestive and inflammatory conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used for mouth sores fever and gastrointestinal infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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