Tetrahydropalmatine can be prepared from the total bases of tetrahydroxy berberine. Tetrahydropalmatine can be used to prepare palmatine. Palmatine has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, especially against Candida albicans. It can be used clinically to treat gynecological inflammation, bacillary dysentery, enteritis, respiratory and urinary tract infections, surgical infections, and conjunctivitis. Palmatine can also enhance the relaxation of the body's norepinephrine smooth muscle.
Tetrahydropalmatine, an active component isolated from corydalis, acts through inhibition of amygdaloid release of dopamine to inhibit an epileptic attack in rats.
