Berberis lycium Royle
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Berberis aristata DC. is aslo known as Berberis asiatica Roxb., Berberis lycium Royle, Berberis vulgaris Linn., belongs to Berberidaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Aqdit Rih, Hazaz, Shaukal-Hazaz.
The English Name for this herb is Berberry.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Amber Baris, Darhald, Rasaut, Zarishk.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Berberis aristata DC. are Alterative, Amoebiasis, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-infective, Anti-Periodic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Cholera, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Stomachic Tonic.
Indications
The Indications of Berberis aristata DC. are Jaundice, Cholera, Diarrhoea, Bilious Fever, Chronic Skin Diseases, Ophthalmia, Ague, Stomach Disorders, Remittent Fever, Amoebiasis.
The Indications of Root of Berberis aristata DC. are Bleeding Piles, Ophthalmic Disorders, Stomach Disorders, Oriental Sores.
The Indications of Stem of Berberis aristata DC. are Stomach Disorders, Ophthalmia.
The Indications of Tincture of Berberis aristata DC. are Periodic Neuralgia, Liver Enlargement, Fever, Spleen Enlargment.
The Indications of Rasaut of Berberis aristata DC. are Convulsions, Oriental Sores, Chronic Syphlitic Cachexia, Scrofulous Cachexia, Bleeding Piles, Jaundice.
No Contra Indication information is available for Berberis aristata DC..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Berberis aristata DC. is cold and dry.
The Temperament of Darhald of Berberis aristata DC. is 1st order, cold and dry.
The Temperament of Zarishk of Berberis aristata DC. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
The Temperaments of Rasaut of Berberis aristata DC. are 3rd Order Dry, 2nd order, cold.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Berberis aristata DC. is used in the preparation of Dawa-ul-Misk, Dawa-ul-Misk Har Sada, Hab Bawasir, Hab Bawasir Khuni, Hab Musaffi Khun, Hab Narkachur, Hab Rasaut, Jawarish Amla Lului, Jawarish Fawakih, Jawarish Shahinshahi Ambareen, Jawarish Zarishk, Masihul Mulkwali, Mufarreh Azam, Mufarreh Barid Sada, Mufarreh Dilkusha, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Murakkabi, Qurs Zarishk, Qutur Siyah, Safuf Habis, Safuf khas, Safuf Namak Sulaimani Rais, Safuf Tabashir, Sherbet Fawakih, Zimad Bawasir compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Darhald | 2.000g - 5.000g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 1.000g - 2.000g | N/A |
| Extract | 0.600g - 2.000g | N/A |
| Infusion | 45.000ml - 90.000ml | N/A |
| Rasaut | 0.500g - 1.000g | N/A |
| Tincture | 3.850g - 7.500g | N/A |
| Zarishk | 2.000g - 5.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Berberis aristata DC. is a shrub, 1.8-3.6 m long. Twig whitish or pale yellowish-brown.
Berberis aristata DC.'s Fruit, ovoid in shaped, blue-black in color, size is usually 7-10 mm long. Thick pale bloom; style distinct
Berberis aristata DC.'s Bark: rough in texture, pale brown in color. Closely and rather deeply furrowed. Blaze 5-7.5 mm, bright yellow with coarse reticulate fibre.
Berberis aristata DC.'s Flower. Inflorescence a simple drooping raceme, 2.5-7.5 m long, dence flowered. Pedicles stout, 4-6 m long.
Berberis aristata DC.'s Leaves, obovate or elliptic in shaped, gloosy dark green in color, size is usually 3.8-10 to 1.5-3.3 cm. Entire or spinous toothed base gradually narrowed with prominent reticulate nerves. Petioles 0 or distinct up to 4 mm
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Bhutan, India, Ireland, Japan, Kunawer, Nepal, Nilgiris, Pakistan, Temperate Himalayas, United Kingdom.
Odor: The odor of Darhald of Berberis aristata DC. is Faint
Taste:
Darhald: Bitter
Rasaut: Bitter
Zarishk: Sweet and Sour
Substitutes
No information regarding Berberis aristata DC.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Berberis aristata DC.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Berberis aristata DC.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Harmful for indivisuals with cold and phlegmatic,dry or predominant melancholic temperaments.Large quantities or prolonged use may be harmful for lower abdomen and to those suffering from flatulence.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Berberis aristata DC.. (work in progress)