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...sterol]] levels in human studies.<ref>LaCour, Molgaard and Yi. Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Lipidaemia. 1995</ref> ...land Press 2004</ref> Most research has been done since the 1960s when the Chinese realized that it might be an inexpensive source for adaptogenic compounds,

...s glabrescens.jpg|left|thumb|White-fruited Rowan ''Sorbus glabrescens'', a Chinese species with pure white fruit]] ...al trees for [[park]]s, [[garden]]s and [[wildlife]] areas. Several of the Chinese species, such as White-fruited rowan (''S. glabrescens'') are popular for t

** ''[[Sambucus javanica]]'' ('''Chinese Elder'''; southeastern Asia) ** ''[[Sambucus chinensis]]'' ('''Chinese Red Elder'''; eastern Asia, in mountains)

...s used as a [[medicinal herb]] in [[Ayurvedic medicine]] and [[traditional Chinese medicine]]. [[Botanical synonym]]s include ''Hydrocotyle asiatica'' L. and ==Folklore==

===History and Folklore=== [[Marco Polo]] reported in 13th century that the Chinese were using it as a diuretic, to treat kidney and urinary problems. Bearberr

...ar in [[North African cuisine|North African]], [[Middle East]]ern, western Chinese, [[Indian cuisine|Indian]], [[Cuban cuisine|Cuban]] and [[Mexican cuisine]] ===Folklore===

Goldenseal became a part of American folklore associated with chemical testing errors, from pharmacist [[John Uri Lloyd]] ...rberine-containing plants that can serve as useful alternatives, including Chinese [[coptis]], [[yellowroot]], or [[Oregon grape]] root.<ref>Bergner, Paul. '