Modern scientific research supports many of the traditional uses of coptis. All species of this herb contain the compound berberine, which is a white or yellow water-soluble alkaloid. Berberine is known to have strong antibiotic effects.
No unwanted side effects have been reported when coptis is used in the amounts recommended by herbalists.
Coptis is the underground stem (rhizome) or root of the plant Coptis chinensis.
"Some places where the genome sequencing has been done is cancer research, alzheimers research and other medical findings. It also has been used in DNA research."
little controlled research has been done on its effectiveness. However, lomilomi has been an accepted part of native Hawaiian culture for hundreds of years.
Anecdotal research has been performed on TT since its development in 1972, but little quantitative research has been carried out.
Tens of thousands of studies have been done on tuberculosis.
coptis is used to treat such gastrointestinal problems as diarrhea, vomiting, and bacterial dysentery. It is also used to treat chronic gall bladder inflammations.
There is a great deal of research on curanderismo in the field of anthropology.
Little research has been done within the mainstream or alternative medical communities on labyrinth walking in comparison to other forms of treatment.
Research on the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on a variety of medical conditions is extensive.
Research on atractylodes has generally been conducted in China and has focused on pharmacological investigation and animal experiments.
Berberine is known to cause contractions of the uterus in laboratory animals. For this reason, it is recommended that pregnant women not take coptis or any other herb containing berberine.