Berberis aristata, (Daruharidra, Indian barberry)

Berberis aristata, (Daruharidra, Indian barberry)

• It is also known as Indian berberi, Daruharidra, Daruhaldi, Darvi and Chitra. 
• Daruharidra has a role in diabetes. Berberine in Daruharidra has blood sugar lowering effect. It reduces the increase in glucose levels in the blood. It improves insulin sensitivity and promotes the uptake of glucose by the cells and tissues.
• The plant is useful as anti-pyretic, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant and anti-lipidemic agent.
• B. aristata extracts and its formulations are also useful in the treatment of diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, gynaecological disorders, HIV-AIDS, osteoporosis, diabetes, eye and ear infections, wound healing, jaundice, skin diseases and malarial fever.
• It improves the liver function and regenerates the liver cells naturally. It also provides nourishment to the skin and regulates the metabolism of the body.