Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Goldthread
For the health condition: Enteritis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chinese Goldthread (Coptis chinensis, also known as Huang Lian) has a long-standing history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, including enteritis. TCM practitioners have used Goldthread primarily because of its bitter, cold nature, which is thought to "clear heat" and "dry dampness," classic TCM concepts often associated with inflammatory bowel conditions such as enteritis. The main active compound, berberine, is believed to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

From a scientific perspective, some in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that berberine exhibits antimicrobial activity against various pathogens that can cause enteric infections, and has the potential to modulate inflammatory pathways. However, rigorous clinical trials in humans specifically addressing enteritis are limited. The majority of evidence supporting its use for enteritis is rooted in traditional practice rather than robust scientific validation.

Overall, while there is some preliminary pharmacological support, the primary justification for Chinese Goldthread in enteritis treatment is traditional, and the scientific evidence remains limited and largely preclinical. Thus, the rating for evidence supporting its use in this specific condition is a 2 out of 5.

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