I’d heard that berberine is an appetite suppressant and helps lower blood sugar. It also slows down the digestive system and/or can cause tummy discomfort. Some call it an alternative to ozempic.
Interesting; berberine is in a number of herbs, I don’t have my best book handy, but it is also good for liver problems, fevers, infectious illness, and I think inflammatory skin conditions, off the top of my head. I’ll check back with more info and corrections if I’m wrong!