Berberis Aristata Whole Plant

It is hardy to zone uk 6 and is not frost tender.
Berberis aristata whole plant. The plant bark contains few alkaloids of which berberine is the most prominent and according to laboratory studies it has an antimicrobial anti inflammatory hypotensive sedative and anticonvulsant effect. Berberis aristata is a good herbal remedy for curing skin disorders namely erysipelas eczema acne wounds itching sores boils and psoriasis. Berberidaceae is used in ayurveda medicines from very long time. Indigestion and peptic ulcers. It is used as a tonic alternative demulscent diaphoretic and diuretic and in the treatment of diarrhoea jaundice skin diseases syphilis chronic rheumatism and urinary disorders. Effects of berberine a plant alkaloid on the growth of anaerobic protozoa in axenic culture. Kaneda y tanaka t and saw t.
This plant has been considered as a valuable medicine for the treatment of remittent fevers oxidative stress and used as a cooling laxative to children and as a tonic remedy for liver and heart. Whole or crushed berries that are steeped in 2 3. Berberis aristata amur cork tree phellodendron amurense californian poppy. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Usefulness of berberine an alkaloid from berberis aristata in. Berberis aristata dc family. It is advantageous in countering stomach disorders like dyspepsia i e.
Berberis aristata dc berberidaceae commonly known in hindi as dāruhaldi and citra is an important medicinal herb native to northern himalaya region. The root bark of this herb is rich in berberine and isoquinoline alkaloids. It is used in ayurvedic medicine system from long times. It is in leaf all year in flower in may. The bark is covered with three branched thorns which are modified leaves and can be removed by hand in longitudinal strips. It is a woody plant with bark that appears yellow to brown from the outside and deep yellow from the inside. The plant is used traditionally in indian system of medicine as an antibacterial antiperiodic antidiarrheal and anticancer and it is also used in the treatment of ophthalmic infections.
Fruit of this plant is edible and rich source of vitamin c. It has no known side effects but does have some drug interactions. Berberis aristata is an evergreen shrub growing to 3 5 m 11ft 6in at a medium rate. Berberis aristata also known as indian barberry tree turmeric daruharidra daruhaldi or mara manjal is a medicinal plant used primarily in ayurveda. Aristata is one of the major plants used in ayurveda for several remedies. It s known for it s benefits to diabetes skin hair hemorrhoids and piles.