Evaluation of different parts of Berberis lyceum and their biological activities: a review

Berberis lycium is a common medicinal plant which belongs to family Berberidaceae. It is native to Pakistan and India. It is used medicinally for diarrhea, internal wounds, jaundice, internal colic, piles, diabetes, backache, rheumatism, throat pain, scabies, pustules, gingivitis, sub blindness, remittent fever and eye disorder. The various parts of Berberis lycium such as roots, stem, leaves, and fruit contain bioactive compounds like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamin C, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, anthocyanins, berberine, berbamine, chinabine, baluchistanamine and sindamine. It contains various minerals i.e. sodium, phosphorus, copper, potassium, Iran, and zinc. The plant have shown many biological activities including anti-diabetic property, antimicrobial property, antihyperlipidemic property, hepatoprotective property, pesticidal property, antioxidant properties and wound healing properties. In light of current review there is a need of additional investigation and exploration regarding the medicinal value of this plant.