Open AccessDetailed pharmacognostical studies on Berberis aristata DC plant
Author(s) -
Bhawana Rathi,
Juhi Sahu,
Sameksha Koul,
R L Kosha
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
ancient science of life/ancient science of life
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-9547
pISSN - 0257-7941
DOI - 10.4103/0257-7941.131981
Subject(s) - traditional medicine , botany , biology , medicine
Berberis aristata DC (Berberidaceae) commonly known in Hindi as "Dāruhaldi" and "Citra," is an important medicinal herb native to Northern Himalaya region. The plant is used traditionally in Indian system of medicine as an antibacterial, antiperiodic, antidiarrheal and anticancer and it is also used in the treatment of ophthalmic infections. Its root, stem and leaves also find their use in treatment of various ailments and hence is used extensively in Ayurveda.