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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Goldthread (Coptis chinensis, also known as Huang Lian) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) primarily for its heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, and it is more commonly associated with treating infections, inflammation, and gastrointestinal disorders. In TCM, Huang Lian is sometimes used for bleeding conditions, especially when bleeding is thought to be due to "heat in the blood." This includes scenarios like nosebleeds, gum bleeding, or external wounds where heat is considered a contributing factor. The traditional rationale is based on the herb's bitter and cold nature, which is believed to cool the blood and arrest bleeding. However, the direct use of Chinese Goldthread specifically for stopping external bleeding is less prominent compared to its use for internal heat and dampness conditions. From a scientific perspective, some studies have identified that berberine, the main active compound in Coptis chinensis, has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and hemostatic (bleeding-arresting) effects in laboratory settings. However, robust clinical evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for external bleeding in humans is lacking. Thus, while there is a foundation in traditional usage for certain types of bleeding, particularly when associated with "heat," modern scientific validation for external bleeding is limited.

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