Stem plant
Berberidaceae, barberry, sour thorn.
Medicinal drug
- Berberidis radicis cortex – barberry root bark.
- Berberidis fructus – sour thorn berries
- Berberidis cortex – barberry bark
- Berberidis radix – barberry root
Preparations
- Berberidis radicis corticis extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Berberidis corticis extractum ethanolicum liquidum
- Berberidis corticis extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Berberidis corticis extractum liquidum
- Berberidis radicis corticis extractum
Ingredients
- Isoquinoline alkaloids: berberine
- Vitamin C, fruit acids
Indications
As a choleretic agent, numerous uses in folk medicine. Commission E evaluates the use negatively.
Dosage
In finished medicinal products.
Adverse effects
Acutely toxic at higher doses (berberine): drowsiness, nosebleeds, dyspnea, skin and eye irritation, kidney irritation. Berberine present in all plant organs except fruits.
