Huanglian

Coptis contains berberine, which acts as a powerful antimicrobial, fighting giardiasis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), eye infections (conjunctivitis), and bacterial infections.

lowers blood sugar levels and reduces serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)

It treats inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and arthritis by regulating pathways like PI3K/AKT/mTOR.

exhibits antidepressant-like effects, ameliorates memory dysfunction, and shows potential against Alzheimer's disease.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10223233/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11093765/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15958519/