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Source of validity: Traditional
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Goldthread (Coptis chinensis), a herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine, has been employed for a variety of ailments, primarily due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, attributed mainly to its active compound berberine. Historically, Goldthread has been used in the context of "heat" or infection-related conditions, including some that affect the ears. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) texts, herbalists sometimes recommend Goldthread as part of multi-herb formulations for symptoms associated with ear infections or earache, particularly when these are perceived to be due to "damp-heat" or inflammatory processes. However, these uses are based on theoretical frameworks unique to TCM and not on modern clinical evidence specific to ear infections. Scientifically, while berberine does show broad-spectrum antibacterial activity in laboratory studies, there is no direct clinical research supporting Goldthread’s effectiveness for treating ear infections or earache in humans. No randomized controlled trials or high-quality clinical studies have evaluated its safety or efficacy for this indication. Thus, while Goldthread’s traditional use for infection-related complaints exists, the evidence is weak and indirect when it comes to ear infections specifically.

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