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In this study, we aimed to investigate the mechanisms underlying the protective effects of <jats:italic>C. abrotanoides<\/jats:italic> extract (CAE) in UC treatment.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Key components of CAE were identified through ultra-performance liquidchromatography, and their potential targets and pathways were predicted through network pharmacology and molecular docking. The therapeutic effects of CAE were evaluated in a dextran sulfate sodium-induced UC mouse model by assessing clinical parameters, colon length, histopathology, and the expression of inflammatory, tight junction, and apoptosis-related markers.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The components of CAE, including chlorogenic acid, kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside, 1,3-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, and 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, were identified. These components interacted with critical targets, including tumor necrosis factor, interleukin-6, interleukin-1\u03b2, caspase-3, and Bcl-2, modulating inflammatory and apoptotic pathways. <jats:italic>In vivo<\/jats:italic> experiments showed that CAE reduced the disease activity index, prevented colon shortening, and ameliorated histological damage. It preserved tight junction proteins (ZO-1 and claudin-1), reduced inflammatory cell infiltration, and downregulated pro-inflammatory mediators. Moreover, CAE inhibited the expression of the pro-apoptotic protein Bax, the execution-phase apoptotic markers cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved PARP, while upregulated the expression of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>CAE alleviates dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis by exerting anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects and maintaining intestinal barrier integrity. 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