Berberis gagnepainii (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Berberis gagnepainii
Evergreen shrub
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The Berberis gagnepainii plant species is found in E. Asia - China in Sichuan. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. acuminata. non Franch.

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Latin Name:  Berberis gagnepainii
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Schneid.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Thickets and woodlands, 2000 - 4000 metres[109].

Medicinal Information: Berberine, universally present in rhizomes of Berberis species, has marked antibacterial effects. Since it is not appreciably absorbed by the body, it is used orally in the treatment of various enteric infections, especially bacillary dysentery[218]. It should not be used with Glyccyrriza species (Liquorice) because this nullifies the effects of the berberine[218]. Berberine has also shown antitumour activity[218].

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