Evidence supporting the use of: Goldthread (unspecified)
For the health condition: Congestion (lymphatic)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Goldthread (Coptis species), a plant used in traditional herbal medicine, is primarily valued for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties due to its main active constituent, berberine. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), goldthread has been used to "clear heat" and "dry dampness," mainly addressing infections, inflammation, and digestive disorders. There is some anecdotal and traditional usage suggesting goldthread may help with conditions characterized by "stagnation" or "dampness," which could loosely include lymphatic congestion, as these concepts sometimes overlap in TCM theory. However, there is no robust historical tradition or specific, well-documented use of goldthread specifically for "lymphatic congestion" in the classic sense, nor is there modern scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness in this area. Most of the research focuses on its antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory actions. Thus, while goldthread is a respected herb in traditional medicine, its use for lymphatic congestion is at best indirectly supported by tradition, and not by scientific validation.

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