Berberidaceae Alterative Chitra

Berberidaceae Alterative Chitra
Family:Berberidaceae Alterative; Antibacterial; Antiperiodic; Bitter; Cancer; Deobstruent; Diaphoretic; Laxative; Ophthalmic; Tonic.
Common name:Chitra
The dried stem root bark and wood are alterative antiperiodic deobstruent diaphoretic laxative ophthalmic and tonic (bitter). An infusion is used in the treatment of malaria eye complaints skin diseases menorrhagia diarrhoea and jaundice.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 bacterial dysentery. It should not be used with Glycyrrhiza species (Liquorice) because this nullifies the effects of the berberine. Berberine has also shown antitumour activity.

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