Daruharidra Berberis aristata bharad 1kg by manikarnika aushadhalaya

Daruharidra(Berberis aristata) bharad 1kg by manikarnika aushadhalaya

Detailed Ingredient Information

• Daruharidra (Berberis aristata): 100% pure, dried, and coarsely crushed heartwood and roots of the Indian Barberry (100g per pack).

• Active Constituent: Rich in Berberine, a powerful yellow alkaloid, along with oxyberberine, berbamine, and tannins that provide its intense bitter taste and yellow color.

Key Therapeutic Benefits

• Liver & Gallbladder Tonic: Highly effective in managing jaundice, fatty liver, and hepatomegaly by stimulating bile secretion and protecting liver cells.

• Metabolic Health: Helps regulate blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity, making it a key herb for managing Prameha (Diabetes).

• Skin & Wound Healing: Acts as a potent blood purifier (Raktashodhak); the decoction can be taken internally or used externally to wash wounds, acne, and inflammatory skin conditions.

• Anti-Microbial & Anti-Parasitic: Traditionally used to treat intestinal infections, diarrhea, dysentery, and malarial fevers due to its strong bitter principles.

• Eye Health: In its purified form (Rasanjana), it is a premier remedy for eye infections like conjunctivitis and inflammatory conditions of the eyelids.

Precautions

• Pregnancy & Lactation: Should be avoided during pregnancy as berberine may stimulate uterine contractions or affect fetal development.

• Dosage Control: Excessive use may cause gastrointestinal upset, constipation, or drop in blood pressure; stick to the recommended 3–5g per decoction.

• Drug Interactions: Consult a physician if you are taking blood-thinning medications or medications for diabetes, as it may enhance their effects.

• Traditional Note: The decoction is intensely bitter; it is often consumed with honey or lukewarm water to balance the taste and potency.