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BERBERINE, A NATURAL TREASURE FOR HUMAN HEALTH
Berberidaceae, the barberry family of the buttercup order (Ranunculales), comprises 14 genera and 701 species of perennial herbs and shrubs (1).

In the Berberidaceae family, the genus Berberis comprises of around 450–500 species, which represent the main natural source of berberine. Berberine is a plant alkaloid with a long history of medicinal use in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.

Among the various species of Berberis genus, Berberis aristata DC is one of the most important species due to its wide medicinal properties. It has been used in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antidiarrheal and antitracho ... ...