Tag: Coptis chinensis

Berberine is a naturally occurring plant alkaloid that has been utilized in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Found in the roots, rhizomes, and bark of several plant species, this vibrant yellow compound is widely valued for its potential health benefits, though its potency varies significantly between sources.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has utilized compounds from the *Coptis chinensis* plant for centuries. It is from this plant that the herbal supplement known as Chinen salt is derived, and it is a source of much public confusion, often mistaken for a culinary ingredient.