THERAPEUTIC POTENTIALS OF BERBERIS ARISTATA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ITS PHARMACOGNOSTICAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Esha Pinjari*, Sunita Ogale and Shikha Shukla

ABSTRACT

Berberis aristata, known as Indian barberry or Tree Turmeric, is a medicinal plant that is widely utilized in traditional medicine systems, including Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha. This review investigates the plant's varied pharmacological properties, phytochemical ingredients, and medicinal potential. Berberis aristata contains major phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, including berberine, palmatine, and jatrorrhizine, has a variety of biological activities, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and anticancer actions. These activities are mostly due to its powerful antioxidant mechanisms and ability to modulate metabolic pathways. The plant's usefulness in treating chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease highlights its importance in modern pharmaceutical research. However, obstacles such as long-term cultivation, extract standardization, and clinical validation of traditional usage persist. We are writing this review article on Berberis aristata to highlight its medicinal significance, phytochemical properties, and therapeutic potential. This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into its traditional uses, modern applications, and ongoing research, promoting further exploration and utilization of this valuable plant.

Keywords: Beriberis aristata, herbal plant, pharmacological activity. Phytochemical profile, traditional medicine, therapeutic applications.