Berberis thunbergii

Berberis thunbergii
Family:Berberis thunbergii; Anthelmintic; Antibacterial; Antiseptic; Cancer; Febrifuge.
Common name:Japanese barberry
The root bark is anthelmintic antiseptic and febrifuge. 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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