A Review on Berberis aristata

Abstract

Berberis aristata, also known as daruharidra and Chitra, is a famous plant used in various medicinal Systems like Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Chinese, and allopathy for a very long time. About 450–500 deciduous evergreen shrub species comprise the genus, distributed in temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, Europe, and America. The herb is used to cure skin conditions, wound healing, diarrhoea, and even irritation of the eyes within the ancient system of medicine. Moreover, the plant's fruit would be a plentiful source of VIT-C. The plant has a variety of pharmacological qualities, including cardiotonic action, hepatoprotection, antibacterial, antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. Berberine, mainly found in the plant's roots, is its principal active component.