| |
Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid found in a number of medicinal plants. Berberine-containing herbs have a long history of use in Chinese (Coptis chinensis), Western (Berberis vulgaris, Hydrastis canadensis, Berberis aquifolium), and Ayurvedic herbal medicine (Berberis aristata).
Function; Reasons For Use
Much scientific research has been carried out on berberine, which has been shown to be an effective anti-microbial agent against many intestinal pathogens such as Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica. Most of these herbs have been used in the treatment of gastrointestinal infections, intestinal parasites, and diarrhea.
|
|
|
