Dharu
Haridra or Indian Barberry a very popular name in Ayurveda. It is use in many
Ayurvedic formulations. It is having multiple benefits for the humankind.
In wide ranges of diseases, it can be used. So let us explore it.
Scientific Name
Ø Berberis
aristata
Other Names
Darvi,
Kantakteri, Kantakita, Panchapacha, Dharuhaldi, Daruharidra, Dharhaldi,
Kashmoi, Kingora, Dharuhald, Dharuhaldar, Marmanjal, Kasturipuspa, Darchoba,
Indian Barbery.
Part Used
Ø Root,
Ø Stem,
Ø Fruit
Interesting
Facts
Ø It is native
to the Himalayas in India and in Nepal
Ø It is 2-3 meter
in height.
Ø Fruits weigh
about 227 milligrams.
Ø It can grow
850-2,500 metres above sea level
Ø Flowering
starts from the first fortnight of March and remains in progress up to the end
of April.
Ø Fruits are
sweet.
Ø The
villagers in the hills use roots for making an alcoholic drink.
Ø It is use
for dyeing clothes and for tanning leather.
Medicinal Properties
& Uses
Ø It is very
useful in diabetes, root and stem extract are
commonly used.
Ø It is very
useful in jaundice and Liver Cirrhosis
Ø Barberry
treats Liver inflammation,
Ø It promotes
smooth bile flow.
ØIt
detoxifies the liver cells from chemical injury (Like Adverse effect of
Paracetamol )
Ø It is useful
in Diabetic Neuropathy
Ø It is very
useful in minor cuts
Ø It is having
antibacterial properties
Ø It having
antifungal property
Ø It having
very good role in GI tract.
Ø It is very
useful in fever
Ø In
indigestion it acts great
Ø It is useful
in chronic dysentery.
Ø It is good
in Syphilis
Ø It is useful
in Bleeding disorders
Ø It is useful
in bleeding piles
Ø It is useful
in uterine bleeding disorders
Ø It is useful
in smoker’s cough
Ø It is useful
in Leucorrhoea
Ø It is useful
in Typhoid and Malaria fever
Ø It is use in
general weakness.
Ø Locally used
in Ulceration caused by syphilis
Ø Locally used
in Thyroid enlargement
Ø Locally used
in Lymphadenopathy
Ø Locally used
in Fistula
Ø Locally used
in in Urtecaria
Ø Locally used
in Conjunctivitis
Ø Locally used
in swelling of eye
Ø Locally used
in Otitis Media
Ø Used for Tonsillitis as gurgle
Ø Locally used
in sore throat
Ø Locally in Laryngitis as gurgle
Contraindication
Almost a safe
herb and no such adverse effect noted yet. However, little precaution is
better take as very less studies till now conducted on his herbs like,
Ø
Avoid in Pregnancy.
Ø
Avoid during lactation.
Ø
Avoid during pre-operative or post-operative stages.
Ø
Avoid in any case of reaction noted after use.
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