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[[File:Berberis vulgaris3.jpg|thumb|right|''Berberis vulgaris'', ''Barberry'']]
 
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'''Berberis vulgaris''' also known as '''common barberry, European barberry or simply barberry,''' is a shrub in the genus Berberis. It is native to the Himalayas in India and in Nepal. It is also naturally found in the wet zone of Sri Lanka.
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'''Berberis vulgaris''' also known as '''Common barberry, European barberry or simply barberry''' is a shrub in the genus Berberis. It is native to the Himalayas in India and in Nepal. It is also naturally found in the wet zone of Sri Lanka.
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Malarea}}, {{Uses|Gallbladder pain}}, {{Uses|Gallstones}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Stomach ulcer}}, {{Uses|Mouth bacterial dysentery}}.
 
{{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Malarea}}, {{Uses|Gallbladder pain}}, {{Uses|Gallstones}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Stomach ulcer}}, {{Uses|Mouth bacterial dysentery}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
 
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Extracts from the inner stem bark of Berberis vulgaris were analyzed for their antioxidant activity using the 1,1-dipheny-2-picrylhydrazyl method and compared with ascorbic acid and butylated hydroxytoluene.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Extracts from the inner stem bark of Berberis vulgaris were analyzed for their antioxidant activity using the 1,1-dipheny-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method and compared with ascorbic acid (AA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)<ref name="chemical composition"/>
 
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
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{{Leaf|Simple|oval|Leavesare  0.75-2 in. (2-5 cm) long, 0.25-0.75 in. (1-2 cm) wide, serrate and occur in clusters of 2-5. Each cluster of leaves is subtended by a short, three-branched spine}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Simple|Oval|Leavesare  0.75-2 in. (2-5 cm) long, 0.25-0.75 in. (1-2 cm) wide, serrate and occur in clusters of 2-5. Each cluster of leaves is subtended by a short, three-branched spine}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
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{{Flower|Unisexual|less than 0.25 in. (6 mm) wide|yellow|5-20|Flowering occurs in May to June and The flowers have an unpleasant odor}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|Less than 0.25 in. (6 mm) wide|Yellow|5-20|Flowering occurs in May to June and The flowers have an unpleasant odor}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
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{{Fruit|ellipsoids|0.3 in. (10 mm)7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|contain 1-3 small black seeds. The fruit is dispersed by birds and other wildlife|With hooked hairs|}}
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{{Fruit|Ellipsoids|0.3 in. (10 mm)7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Contain 1-3 small black seeds. The fruit is dispersed by birds and other wildlife|With hooked hairs|}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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* [[Madhumehantak churna]]  
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* [[Navkarshik churna]]
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* [[Daruhaldi powder]]
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==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
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Prefers a warm moist loamy soil but it is by no means fastidious, succeeding in thin, dry and shallow soils[11, 200]. Prefers a light rich rather dry soil according to another repor<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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Seeds from ripe fruit can be sowed, cold stratification may be required. Prefers a warm moist loamy soil but it is by no means fastidious, succeeding in thin, dry and shallow soils. Prefers a light rich rather dry soil according to another repor<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://www.invasiveplantatlas.org/subject.html?sub=5181 Botonical description]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://www.planetayurveda.com/library/daruharidra-berberis-aristata Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
  
 
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Berberis+vulgaris Cultivation details]</ref>
 
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* [https://www.hindawi.com/journals/aps/2018/3018498/ Studies on the Dual Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Properties of Berberis vulgaris]
 
* [https://www.hindawi.com/journals/aps/2018/3018498/ Studies on the Dual Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Properties of Berberis vulgaris]
 
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 4 November 2020

Berberis vulgaris, Barberry

Berberis vulgaris also known as Common barberry, European barberry or simply barberry is a shrub in the genus Berberis. It is native to the Himalayas in India and in Nepal. It is also naturally found in the wet zone of Sri Lanka.

Uses

Cancer, Malarea, Gallbladder pain, Gallstones, Jaundice, Stomach ulcer, Mouth bacterial dysentery.

Parts Used

Stem, Roots, Fruits.

Chemical Composition

Extracts from the inner stem bark of Berberis vulgaris were analyzed for their antioxidant activity using the 1,1-dipheny-2-picrylhydrazyl method and compared with ascorbic acid and butylated hydroxytoluene.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Bagisutrum, Doddamaradarsina, Gantarishina
Hindi Khepacho, Rasaunt, Rasaut, Rasvat, Zarishk
Malayalam Kasturimanjal, Maradarisina
Tamil Mullukkala, Ucikkala, Usikkala
Telugu Daruharidra, Kasthoori pushpa
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Daruharidra, Darunisa, Darurajani
English Chitra


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Oval Leavesare 0.75-2 in. (2-5 cm) long, 0.25-0.75 in. (1-2 cm) wide, serrate and occur in clusters of 2-5. Each cluster of leaves is subtended by a short, three-branched spine

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual Less than 0.25 in. (6 mm) wide Yellow 5-20 Flowering occurs in May to June and The flowers have an unpleasant odor

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Ellipsoids 0.3 in. (10 mm)7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome Contain 1-3 small black seeds. The fruit is dispersed by birds and other wildlife With hooked hairs {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[3]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Seeds from ripe fruit can be sowed, cold stratification may be required. Prefers a warm moist loamy soil but it is by no means fastidious, succeeding in thin, dry and shallow soils. Prefers a light rich rather dry soil according to another repor[4]

Season to grow

[5]

Required Ecosystem/Climate

[6]

Kind of soil needed

Prefers a warm moist loamy soil but it is by no means fastidious, succeeding in thin, dry and shallow soils.

Commonly seen growing in areas

Abandoned Field, Coastal Grassland, Early Successional Forest.

Photo Gallery

  • Leaves

  • Buds

  • Branch

  • Flowers

  • Fruits

  • Seeds

  • Berry cut in half length wise

References

  1. ↑ Chemical Composition
  2. ↑ Botonical description
  3. ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
  4. ↑ Cultivation details
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Season to grow
  6. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Required Ecosystem/Climate

External Links

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