Berberis asiatica (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Berberis asiatica
Evergreen shrub
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The Berberis asiatica plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas (Nepal) It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Berberis asiatica
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Roxb. ex DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shrubberies, grassy and rocky slopes up to 2500 metres[51]. Found in heavy shade, on north-facing slopes[67] and on open hillsides in the drier areas[146].

Medicinal Information: The roots are used in treating ulcers, urethral discharges, ophthalmia, jaundice, fevers etc[240]. The roots contain 2.1% berberine, the stems 1.3%[240]. 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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