Abstract

DIVERSIFIED OUTLOOK ON PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF BERBERIS ARISTATA: A DELINEATED REVIEW

Sanjivani Kishor Udasi*, Shashikant Dhole, Bhagyashree Parande and
Chaitali Dongoankar

ABSTRACT

In this era; where mankind is suffering from various non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory diseases, cancers, etc. and communicable diseases (non-chronic) such as Ebola, flu, STDs, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, covid, hepatitis A, the reason could be less immunity power, dietary habits, changing lifestyle and lack of mobility. The use of medicines for every single problem or chronic disease for a long time can expose the body to several harmful chemicals, that causes an undesirable effect on the other systems of the body, that is why various population are This review article involves the various properties of the Berberis aristata also known as Daruharidra, Indian Berberry tree turmeric, and its subsequent formulations which find use in treating quick healing of wounds, skin and eye infections, syphilis, ulcers, diabetes, diarrhoea, lowering cholesterol level, and for prevention and cure of the various ailment and infections. In the African and Asian countries, 80% population anticipated herbal medication for their primary health needs. Traditional medicines are why considered the form of alternative medicines. This article describes the particulars of the magical herb "Berberis Aristata” popularly known as "Daruharidra" by the end of this review one will be able to understand Cleary about the pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, constituents of the herb, cultivation, and collection, geographical sources, analytical studies, and uses of the Daruharidra, adulteration and substitution, formulations from literature, patent and marketed formulations.

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