Common Name |
Barberry, Mahonia spp., Agrito |
Photo link |
http://www.swsbm.com/Images/New4-98/Berberis_fendleri-2.jpg |
Other Uses |
Psoriasis (topical), gastroenteritis, antibiotic antiinflammatory. Berberine, one of the major constituents, is a cardiac and respiratory stimulant (NMCD; http://www.naturaldatabase.com/monograph.asp?mono_id=493&brand_id=, accessed 4/12/04). |
Formulations used by Informants |
Commercially prepared hot infusion (Diabetil). |
Phytochemistry |
Isoquinone constituents including berberine, berbamine, columbamine, jatorrhizine, palmatine, and oxyacanthine (NMCD Accessed 4/12/04). |
Potential Adverse Effects |
Gastrointestinal distress, renal inflammation, uterine stimulant, large doses of berberine can cause CNS disturbance, diarrhea, and vomiting (Johnson 2002). |
Potential Medication Interactions |
No clinical medication interactions were found. |
References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |