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Source of validity: Traditional
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Phellodendron bark, also known as Huang Bai in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for treating various infections and inflammatory conditions. In TCM, it is traditionally used to "clear heat" and "dry dampness," which often includes symptoms associated with infections, such as urinary tract infections, dysentery, and skin infections. The bark contains several alkaloids, most notably berberine, which is thought to exhibit antimicrobial properties. However, most of the justification for its use in infection comes from historical and traditional medical texts rather than modern clinical trials.

While there are some laboratory (in vitro) studies indicating that extracts of Phellodendron bark and its constituent berberine have antimicrobial effects against certain bacteria and fungi, rigorous human clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for treating infections is limited. The majority of modern research focuses on berberine rather than the whole bark extract, and these studies are often preliminary, conducted in cell cultures or animal models.

In summary, the use of Phellodendron bark for infections is primarily supported by traditional usage, with some suggestive but not definitive scientific evidence from laboratory research. Current clinical evidence in humans is insufficient to fully validate its effectiveness for treating infections.

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