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berberis

any shrub of the berberidaceous genus Berberis
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These results indicate that Berberis lycium possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity, thus providing scientific evidence for its folkloric use in the treatment of rheumatism.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIONS OF BERBERIS LYCIUM (WHOLE PLANT) IN ACUTE AND CHRONIC MODELS OF INFLAMMATION IN MICE
In Vitro Cytotoxic Effect of Berberis vulgaris Extracts.
Studies on the Dual Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Properties of Berberis vulgaris Extracts and Its Main Constituent Berberine
Berberine and palmatine, isoquinoline alkaloids from Berberis, have already shown antiurease properties [7, 8].
NMR, Novel Pharmacological and In Silico Docking Studies of Oxyacanthine and Tetrandrine: Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloids Isolated from Berberis glaucocarpa Roots
Study design: An aqueous methanolic extract of Berberis orthobotrys roots was prepared and submitted to a multi-step liquid-liquid fractionation with solvents of increasing polarity.
Endothelium-independent vasorelaxant effect of a Berberis orthobotrys root extract via inhibition of phosphodiesterases in the porcine coronary artery
Hydro-EtOH extract of Hydrastis canadensis L., EtOH extract Berberis aristata DC.
Comparative Toxicities of Hydrastis Canadensis L., Berberis aristata DC. and Achillea millefolium L. Against Brine Shrimps (Artemia salina) Using Dosage Mortality Curve: A Probit Approach
Berberis aristata DC (commonly known as Tree turmeric or Indian Barberry) has previously demonstrated beneficial effects in dyslipidaemia with significant reductions in total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol attributed to up-regulation of LDL-receptor expression.
Berberis aristata and Silybum marianum combined with statin therapy.)
There is holly, mahonia and berberis and, much to my consternation, the Prunus padus is regrowing from its roots!
Time for a change; diary
OFFER of the week As its name suggests, Berberis 'Helmond Pillar' has an extraordinary upright appearance, making it ideal for small gardens and tubs or positioned near a pond.
OFFER of the week; GARDENING CLUB
According to details, a second best poster prize was given to Microbiology Department whose two students Ajmal Shah and Kanwal presented their work on Berberis lycium: Solution to fight against urolithiasis and worms infestation in humans completed under the guidance of publicly renowned microbiologist Sikandar K.
Research prize awarded at FUUAST science symposium
The result of the finding of the research conducted by scientists at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the University of Gottingen have concluded from their investigations on Barberry (Berberis vulgaris), indicate that Barberry, who sacrifice their own seeds depending upon its chances of survival in their fight against parasites, have a structural memory, and is able to differentiate between inner and outer conditions as well as anticipate future risks.
Plants may be more intelligent than previously believed
Hence, the present study was designed to investigate the effect of Berberis integerrima fruit consumption on electrocardiogram parameters of rat.
Alterations of blood pressure and ECG following two-week consumption of Berberis integerrima fruit extract

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