What Is Coptis Chinensis Extract?
Coptis Chinensis (C. Chinensis), also known as Chinese Goldthread, is a perennial herb native to China and other Asian countries. Coptis Chinensis Extract has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years in China, Japan, and Korea, mainly for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. Coptis Chinensis extract (CCE) is a water or ethanolic extract, which contains a high content of alkaloids, such as berberine, coptisine, palmatine, and jatrorrhizine. CCE has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic applications, including hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, neuroprotective, and anti-cancer effects.