Daruharidra (Berberis aristata): Review based upon its Ayurvedic Properties

Berberis aristata is also known as daruharidra which a famous plant and used in various medicinal systems like Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Chinese Allopathy for very long time. It spinous, hard, yellowish herb belongs to the family Berberidaceae. The distributed sub- Himalayan regions, Sri Lanka, Bhutan hilly areas of Nepal. played significant role an herbal remedy more than 2500 years. was by ancient Egyptians anticipate plague disease. European herbalists this treat liver gall bladder disorders during early middle ages. Russian therapists B. cure inflammation, high blood pressure abnormal menstrual cycle. bitter tonic, stomachic, cholagogue, antiperiodic alternative American Indians intermittent fever, neuralgia menorrhagia. In traditional system, skin diseases, menorrhagia, diarrhea, eye problem inflammation wound healing. Fruit rich source Vitamin C. main active constituent Berberine found mainly its roots. most important formulation 'Rashut' that acts tonic well purifier ulcer ophthalmic diseases. Reported clinical experimental studies showed possesses pharmacological properties antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory cardiotonic activity.