Berberis sikkimensis (Berberidaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Berberis sikkimensis
Deciduous shrub
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The Berberis sikkimensis plant species is found in E. Asia - Sikkim. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Berberis sikkimensis
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Ahrendt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found at elevations of 2,100 - 4,200 metres in the Himalayas.

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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