Daru Haldi

Berberis aristata, also known as Indian barberry, “chutro” or tree turmeric, is a shrub belonging to the family Berberidaceae and the genus Berberis. The genus comprises approximately 450-500 species of deciduous evergreen shrubs and is found in the temperate and sub-tropical regions of Asia, Europe, and America. B. aristata is native to the Himalayas in India and in Nepal. It is also naturally found in the wet zone of Sri Lanka. Fruit of this plant is edible and rich source of vitamin C. The root bark of this herb is rich in Berberine and isoquinoline alkaloids. Both chemical compounds are anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-diabitic, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory in nature.

Whole plant is very good source of dye and it used for dyeing clothes, cotton and leathers. Roots of this herb is used in the preparations of alcoholic drinks. Paste of this herb is used externally to reduce pain and inflammation and best use of this herb is in eye relation disorders. It is also used for quick healing of wounds and paste of this herb is also useful in ulcers and anal fistula. It helps to cure spasmodic pain and it is very beneficial for patients of menorrhagia and leucorrhoea. Roots are hepato protective in nature and fight against liver toxicity. It gives best results in suffer of jaundice. It is also anti-diabitic in nature. Root powder of this herb triggers the extra formation of insulin and protect body from harmful effects of diabetes. It is very effective herb with anti-cancer properties which fights against colon cancer. This herb fights against the various infections caused by microbes in both males and females. In females it is used to cure uterine infections. It is also used in ear aches and ear discharge and also used for constipation and piles. Fruit of this herb is appetizer, helps to stimulate digestive fire and it is very effective in patients of dysentery.