Huangbai Liniment

Huangbai Liniment is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) topical preparation primarily derived from the bark of *Phellodendron amurense* (Huangbai). It is widely utilized in clinical practice in China for its potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing properties. The therapeutic efficacy of the liniment is largely attributed to its high content of alkaloids, most notably berberine, which exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and modulates inflammatory signaling pathways. In clinical settings, Huangbai Liniment is often used for the management of skin infections, abdominal abscesses, and post-surgical wound recovery. Clinical trials, such as ChiCTR2200056082, have evaluated its effectiveness in treating abdominal abscesses by monitoring infection control, immune function markers, and inflammatory biomarkers, often comparing it to standard antibiotic treatments like gentamicin.

Other names

Huangbai YeHuangbai LiquidPhellodendron amurense liniment