Berberis aristata: 2 definitions
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Berberis aristata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbsBerberis aristata (Sanskrit: dāruharidrā) is the name of a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda to promote skin care and enhance the beauty of the skin (varṇya).—Berberis aristata is traditionally documented as skin complexion promoter similar to haridrā. A number of alkaloids have been found in dāruharidrā viz. bereberine [berberine?], oxycanthine, palmatine, epiberberine, karachine, dehydrocaroline, taximaline etc, with the major constituent being berberine having a yield of 2.34%. Antioxidant potential of 50% aqueous ethanolic root extract of dāruharidrā is well documented. Methanolic extract of this herb has shown 20.80% mean tyrosinase inhibitory activity. Both the facts support its varṇya property.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Berberis aristata DC. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Berberis aristata Sims.
References regarding Berberis aristata DC. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Systema Naturae (1821)
· Bot. Reg. (1823)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (2549)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis. (1825)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Phytotherapy Research (1995)
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+93): Darvi, Ucikkala, Darurajani, Daruharidra, Chotra, Maradarisina, Daruhalad, Chitra, Kasturimanjal, Zarisjhk, Anbarbaris, Marpesi, Chuthrakilmora, Aarghis, Cailapitti, Daruhalood, Chotru, Ehitra, Daruharidar, Suvarnavarna.
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Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
50. Berberis aristata, D.C. < [Berberidaceae (barberry family)]
Notes on rasanjana (aqueous extract of Berberis aristata) < [Notes]
51. Berberis asiatica, Roxb. < [Berberidaceae (barberry family)]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (b): Stems (Gaṇḍa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Ophthalmology (Sālākiya) < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
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