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Berberis aristata DC.

Berberis aristata DC.

Berberis aristata DC. is also known as Berberis asiatica Roxb., Berberis lycium Royle, Berberis vulgaris Linn. belongs to Berberidaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Aqdit Rih, Hazaz, Shaukal-Hazaz.

The English name for this herb is Berberry.

The Urdu names for this herb are Amber Baris, Darhald, Rasaut, Zarishk.

Warning: Harmful for indivisuals with cold and phlegmatic,dry or predominant melancholic temperaments.Large quantities or prolonged use may be harmful for lower abdomen and to those suffering from flatulence.

Description

Berberis aristata DC. is a shrub, 1.8-3.6 m long. Twig whitish or pale yellowish-brown.

Berberis aristata DC.'s Fruit ovoid in shaped, blue-black in color, size is usually 7-10 mm long. Thick pale bloom; style distinct

Berberis aristata DC.'s Bark is rough in texture, pale brown in color. Closely and rather deeply furrowed. Blaze 5-7.5 mm, bright yellow with coarse reticulate fibre.

Berberis aristata DC.'s Flower. Inflorescence a simple drooping raceme, 2.5-7.5 m long, dence flowered. Pedicles stout, 4-6 m long.

Berberis aristata DC.'s Leaves obovate or elliptic in shaped, gloosy dark green in color, size is usually 3.8-10 to 1.5-3.3 cm. Entire or spinous toothed base gradually narrowed with prominent reticulate nerves. Petioles 0 or distinct up to 4 mm

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Berberis aristata DC. are Alterative, Amoebiasis, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-infective, Anti-Periodic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Cholera, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Stomachic Tonic.

Indications

The indications of Berberis aristata DC. are Jaundice, Cholera, Diarrhoea, Bilious Fever, Chronic Skin Diseases, Ophthalmia, Ague, Stomach Disorders, Remittent Fever, Amoebiasis.

The indications of Berberis aristata DC.'s Rasaut are Convulsions, Oriental Sores, Chronic Syphlitic Cachexia, Scrofulous Cachexia, Bleeding Piles, Jaundice.

The indications of Berberis aristata DC.'s Root are Bleeding Piles, Ophthalmic Disorders, Stomach Disorders, Oriental Sores.

The indications of Berberis aristata DC.'s Stem are Stomach Disorders, Ophthalmia.

The indications of Berberis aristata DC.'s Tincture are Periodic Neuralgia, Liver Enlargement, Fever, Spleen Enlargment.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Berberis aristata DC.'s Darhald is 1st order, cold and dry.

The temperament of Berberis aristata DC. is cold and dry.

The temperaments of Berberis aristata DC.'s Rasaut are 3rd Order Dry, 2nd order, cold.

The temperament of Berberis aristata DC.'s Zarishk is 2nd order, cold and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Darhald of Berberis aristata DC. is Faint.

Taste: Darhald: Bitter, Rasaut: Bitter, Zarishk: Sweet and Sour.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Darhald2.000 – 5.000 gN/A
Whole Herb1.000 – 2.000 gN/A
Extract0.600 – 2.000 gN/A
Infusion45.000 – 90.000 mlN/A
Rasaut0.500 – 1.000 gN/A
Tincture3.850 – 7.500 gN/A
Zarishk2.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Berberis aristata DC. is used in the preparation of Dawa-ul-Misk, Dawa-ul-Misk Har Sada, Hab Bawasir, Hab Bawasir Khuni, Hab Musaffi Khun, Hab Narkachur, Hab Rasaut, Jawarish Amla Lului, Jawarish Fawakih, Jawarish Shahinshahi Ambareen, Jawarish Zarishk, Masihul Mulkwali, Mufarreh Azam, Mufarreh Barid Sada, Mufarreh Dilkusha, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Murakkabi, Qurs Zarishk, Qutur Siyah, Safuf Habis, Safuf khas, Safuf Namak Sulaimani Rais, Safuf Tabashir, Sherbet Fawakih, Zimad Bawasir.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Berberis aristata DC. are Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk, Santalum album Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Berberis aristata DC. are Berbamine, Berberine, Oxyacanthine.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Berberis aristata DC. are Eugenia aromatica Bail, Sugar.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Berberis aristata DC.. (work in progress)