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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Goldthread (Coptis spp.), known in traditional Chinese medicine as "Huang Lian," has a long history of use, primarily as a bitter and antimicrobial herb. Its use for "debility" is based more in traditional herbalism than in modern scientific validation. In historical contexts, debility refers to general weakness, fatigue, or a loss of strength—symptoms often attributed to chronic illness or convalescence. Traditional herbalists sometimes recommended Goldthread for debility, largely due to its bitter tonic qualities, believed to stimulate appetite, digestion, and overall vitality. However, most traditional and historical references to Goldthread focus on its use for digestive complaints, infections, and inflammatory conditions rather than specifically for debility. There is scant scientific research directly supporting Goldthread for treating debility or general weakness, and its alkaloids (such as berberine) are primarily studied for antimicrobial and metabolic effects, not for general tonic action. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in this context, the evidence is weak and not robustly supported by modern studies.

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