Berberis lycium
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
Medicinal use of Berberis lycium : The roots are aperient, carminative, febrifuge and ophthalmic. They are used in the treatment of eye complaints, menorrhagia, chronic diarrhoea and piles. The leaves have been used in the treatment of jaundice. Berberine, universally present in rhizomes of Berberis species, has marked antibacterial effects. Since it is not appreciably absorbed by the body, it is used orally in the treatment of various enteric infections, especially bacterial dysentery. It should not be used with Glycyrrhiza species (Liquorice) because this nullifies the effects of the berberine. Berberine has also shown antitumour activity.
Shrubberies and open hillsides, usually on hot dry slopes, to 3000 metres. in Kashmir.
Edible parts of Berberis lycium : Fruit - raw or cooked and made into preserves. Fairly juicy with a nice slightly acid flavour. The fruits are about 8mm long. Leaves and young shoots - cooked. Leaves are a tea substitute.
Other uses of the herb: A yellow dye is obtained from the root.
Berberis lycium seed/plant/root/barak are available
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
Medicinal use of Berberis lycium : The roots are aperient, carminative, febrifuge and ophthalmic. They are used in the treatment of eye complaints, menorrhagia, chronic diarrhoea and piles. The leaves have been used in the treatment of jaundice. Berberine, universally present in rhizomes of Berberis species, has marked antibacterial effects. Since it is not appreciably absorbed by the body, it is used orally in the treatment of various enteric infections, especially bacterial dysentery. It should not be used with Glycyrrhiza species (Liquorice) because this nullifies the effects of the berberine. Berberine has also shown antitumour activity.
Shrubberies and open hillsides, usually on hot dry slopes, to 3000 metres. in Kashmir.
Edible parts of Berberis lycium : Fruit - raw or cooked and made into preserves. Fairly juicy with a nice slightly acid flavour. The fruits are about 8mm long. Leaves and young shoots - cooked. Leaves are a tea substitute.
Other uses of the herb: A yellow dye is obtained from the root.
Berberis lycium seed/plant/root/barak are available