Berberis Aristata
Berberis aristata
Conditionally Safe
evidence: moderate
Scientific Summary
Berberis aristata is a thorny shrub native to the Himalayas, traditionally harvested for its bark and root. Its extracts, rich in the alkaloid berberine, are mainly employed to relieve diarrhea, dysentery, and other gastrointestinal infections, and as a broad‑spectrum antimicrobial. Berberine can cause stomach upset, may interact with certain drugs, and is best avoided during pregnancy or when taking medications that affect liver enzymes.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berberine, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barberry
