Coptis

Coptis? What on earth is that?
In Chinese medicine (TCM) it's traditionally useful for some cases of
insomnia
anxiety
intestinal infections
skin conditions
hypertension

It's actually one of TCM's 50 essential herbs!

How could insomnia, hypertension, and skin conditions be treated in common?
Everything is connected, and disease often starts in the digestive system. Luckily this system is where coptis shines!
When we begin to heal the digestive system we often see healing in other areas, too.

We Western herbalists are also beginning to use it when possible as a stand in for the beloved but now threatened medicine, goldenseal.

Did you know goldenseal is in danger?

Both coptis and goldenseal contain berberine. Modern science is catching up to what traditional systems have known for thousands of years~ bitters containing berberine are very potent medicine! If you're curious, check out berberine and blood sugar concerns (metabolic syndrome/diabetes/PCOS/heart diseases).

For the right person's body, think of coptis as promoting a healthy digestive environment, as well as a healthy microbial environment especially in situations where immunity needs support. That can make big changes in ALL areas of health!

How does coptis sound to you?

It took me a long time to find great quality and traceable coptis root, so expect it to be always on the shelves at HBH starting very soon!