Tree Turmeric

Botanical Name	Berberis aristata
Common Name	Tree Turmeric
Family	Berberidaceae
Part-Used	Root bark, stem wood and fruit

Description:
This is a Himalayan herb found between 200-3000 m height.

Active Compounds:
Vitamin C, Tannins and Pectin, different mineral elements, viz. phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron

Medicinal Properties:
This is a cooling laxative to children. The stem is said to be diaphoretic and laxative and useful in rheumatism. The dried extract of the roots is used as an application in ophthalmia and also excellent medication in the case of sun-blindness. The root is one of the few really good medicines in India . In its efficacy, it is almost equal to quinine and Warburg's tincture. It does not produce any bad effects on the stomach, the bowels, the brain and the organs of hearing

Uses:
This herb is used to treat diseases related to the eye, ear and face. Also used in cases of enlarged liver, spleen, jaundice, periodic neuralgia, dysentery and colitis. Tincture made from the root bark is used as bitter tonic, stomachic, cholagogue, anti-periodic, antipyretic and also in debility. This is a purgative for blood purifier. The watery solution of this is also used for washing piles, sores and glandular swellings.

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