Berberis lycium a Medicinal Plant with Immense Value
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Berberis lycium belong to family Berberidaceae is an evergreen shrub growing in Himalayan region. The various parts of the plant like root, bark, stem, leaves and fruits are used by the people as a medicine or food. This plant has also gained wide acceptance for its medicinal value in ayurvedic drugs. The plant is known to prevent liver disorders, abdominal disorders, skin diseases, cough, ophthalmic etc. Moreover the pharmacological studies have shown that plant is hypoglycemic, hyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective, anticarcinogenic and antipyretic properties. The fruits of the plant are also very nutritious and are rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, anthocyanin etc. These fruits are consumed in raw form or are utilized in the preparation of juices, jams, preserve etc. by the local inhabitants. In the present article an attempt has been made to summarize the various properties of Berberis lycium plant.
Authors and Affiliations
Purvika Sood| Department of Food Science and Nutrition, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishv Vidyalya, Palampur- 176062, India, Rajni Modgil| Department of Food Science and Nutrition, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishv Vidyalya, Palampur- 176062, India, Monika Sood| Division of Post harvest Technology, SKUAST-J, Jammu, India
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