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A Review Study on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Berberis asiatica Roxb. ex DC.

  1. Preeti Dobhal
  2. Saumya Agnihotri
  3. Sayyed Ashfaqullah
  4. Sushma Tamta

Abstract

Berberis asiatica, belongs to family Berberidaceae, is commonly known as Asian barberry or Kilmora. The plant is widely distributed in Himalayas. Research evidences support its use in various traditional medicinal formulas. Properties like antimicrobial, antidiebetic, anticancerous etc. have been reported in this plant. This review aims to highlight a comprehensive account of phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activities along with traditional uses in a view of many recent findings and its potential for future research.  Keywords: Anti-diebetic, Berberine, Himalayas, Kilmora, secondary metabolites Cite this ArticlePreeti Dobhal, Saumya Agnihotri, Sayyed Ashfaqullah, Sushma Tamta. A Review Study on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects of Berberis asiatica Roxb. ex DC. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. 2020; 11(2): 8–15p.

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