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berberine /ber·ber·ine/ (bur´bur-ēn) an alkaloid from species of Berberis and related plants, and from Hydrastis canadensis; it has antimicrobial activity and has been used in treatment of various infections and in ulcer dressings.
berberine (b n alkaloid derived from the plants belonging to Berberidaceae family with long history of medicinal use in both Ayurveda and Chinese medicine; used to treat intestinal parasite infections, ocular trachoma infections, and bacterial diarrhea. berberine a poisonous pyridine alkaloid found in the weeds Argemone, Berberis, Mahonia spp. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While many herbalists consider berberine a purely antibacterial chemical, it also works as an anti-inflammatory for lowering fevers. |
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