- Also known as (or relevant to)
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- English Names
- Barberry
- Pipperidge Bush
- Berber Berry
- Natural Habitat
- North Africa
- Asia Minor
- India; cultivated in Europe (including Great Britain)
- Part(s) Used
- Cortex radicis Berberidis
- Folia Berberidis
- Fructus Berberidis
- Radix Berberidis
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- Constituent(s)
- rootbark
- root: berberine
- berberidine
- oxyacanthine
- resinous matter; fruit: tannin
- vitamin C
- malic acid
- citric acid
- tartaric acid
- sugar
- Action
- rootbark: tonic
- diuretic
- cholagogue
- purgative
- antiseptic; leaf: laxative; berry: diuretic
- expectorant
- the fresh juice is used instead of Lemon juice; root: diuretic
- tonic
- cholagogue
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