Category Archives: Berberine

Berberine: Mood Enhancing Alkaloid

Berberine is a phytochemical belonging to the alkaloid group. Berberine is found in high amounts in the plant goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Evidence suggests that berberine has particular effects on the central nervous system that may explain its mood elevating effects. … Continue reading

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Can Berberine Aid Weight Loss?

Berberine is a phytochemical belonging to the alkaloid class. Berberine is found in a wide range of plants but is concentrated in barberry plants (Berberidaceae), huang lian (Coptis rhizomes) and goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis). Berberine has a number of medicinal effects … Continue reading

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Berberine for Weight Loss

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How Does Berberine Affect the Central Nervous System?

Berberine is an alkaloid present in a number of plants including Coptis chinensis (Chinese goldthread), Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Berberis aristata (tree turmeric), Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Eschscholzia californica (Californian poppy) and Xanthorhiza simplicissima (yellowroot). Berberine is yellow in colour and this … Continue reading

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Berberine From Coptis chinensis: Anxiolytic Agent

Berberine is a phytochemical present in a number of plants including Coptis chinensis. Berberine belongs to the alkaloid group of chemicals. Coptis chinensis is commonly called Chinese goldthread, and is a flowering plant native to China. Berberine is present mainly … Continue reading

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Berberine: A Plant With Healing Properties

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