Daru haridra, Daru Haldi, Indian barberry, Tree turmeric, and Chitra are common names for Berberis aristata. Daruhidra belongs to the Berberidaceae family and is a spiny, hard, and yellowish herb. It is primarily seen in the sub-Himalayan region, the Nilgiri hills in southern India, and the hilly portions of Nepal between 2000-3500 meters. Because of its therapeutic value, it is regarded as one of the most significant herbal plants in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine. The official source of the medication is the plant’s roots.

Almost every portion of this plant has considerable medical significance according to traditional Indian and Chinese medicinal traditions. Many traditional ayurvedic remedies use its roots, such as Darvyadi kvatha, Rasaut, Darvyadi leha, Rasanjana, Dasanga lepa, Darvyadi taila, and others; bark, rhizomes, stem, leaves, and fruits. Pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceutical products use the Berberis aristata plant extracts. The plant includes several significant phytochemicals including proto-berberine, isoquinoline, bis benzyl-isoquinoline, and other bioactive constituents like flavonoids and phenolic acids.

Therapeutic Uses of Barberry Bark:

stomachic 

bitter tonic 

laxative 

diaphoretic (inducing perspiration)

antiseptic 

antipyretic (reduce fever)

anti-diabetic 

antiulcerogenic

anti-dysenteric

anti-diarrhoeal

Benefits of Barberry Bark for the Liver:

Daru haridra, has a strong liver protective effect and may help treat liver disorders. The extract of fruits has liver-protecting properties by inhibiting microsomal drug-metabolizing enzymes. The active ingredient berberine in Daru haridra inhibits potassium and calcium currents in animal liver cells and may be concerned with liver protection.

Benefits of Daru Haldi (Chaal) for Diabetes:

It was also seen that Daru Haldi (Chaal) root extract has a considerable anti-hyperglycemic and antioxidant potential, maintaining glucose homeostasis by reducing the formation of glucose and oxidative stress. Berberine acts as an anti-diabetic agent by mimicking insulin, improving insulin action, reducing insulin resistance, and acting on incretins by promoting GLP-1 secretion and modulating its release, according to studies.

Benefits of Daru haridra for Diarrhoea:

Berberine, the active ingredient in Sumbhlu, inhibits Vibrio cholerae and Escherichia coli enterotoxins in the intestine, making it useful in treating acute diarrhea. Berberine lengthened the latent period and reduced the incidence and severity of diarrhea in animal models.

Benefits of Barberry Bark for Cancer:

Extract of Barberry Bark has been shown to inhibit colon cancer cells. Berberine, the active plant alkaloid, has been studied to treat chemically induced cancer since it significantly suppresses 20-methylcholanthrene or N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced carcinogenesis.

Benefits of Daru Haridra for the Heart:

Daru Haridra fruit extract has a positive inotropic effect in isolated heart tissues. When the biochemical investigation on Daru Haridra was conducted on healthy rabbits, it demonstrated a significant reduction in blood cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein levels, and an increase in thrombin and fibrinogen time.

Benefits of Daru Haridra for Eyes: 

Conjunctivitis was treated with formulations containing Barberry Bark, such as ‘Netrabindu,’ ‘M.D.H drops and capsules,’ and ‘Madhudarvyadi eye drops,’ and cataract problems were treated with an ayurvedic formulations including Barberry Bark plant. Barberry Bark is included in Ayurvedic preparations such as Anjana’s Elanir kujambu. Because of its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, it is an effective treatment for eye illnesses and infections.

Benefits of Daru Haridra for the Brain:

Berberine modulates brain chemicals like norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine and has an antidepressant-like effect. According to research, berberine is found to be helpful in a variety of central nervous system problems including Alzheimer’s disease, depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety.

Benefits of Daru Haldi (Chaal) for Piles:

The extract of Daru Haldi (Chaal) is one of the main constituents of the anti-haemorrhoidal Pilex tablets, which treat bleeding piles.

In Hindi, Daru Haridra is commonly known as Daru Haridra which is a name used for this herb. However, it may be known by different names in various Indian states and languages:

Tamil: Nannari

Telugu: Nannari

Kannada: Nannari

Marathi: Nandiphal

Gujarati: Daru Haridra

Punjabi: Daru Haridra

Bengali: Daru Haridra

Other Names: 

Ameerbaarees, Barbarees (Root), Zarashk, Zirishk (Berries), Rasanjan, Darhaldi, Daruhaldi, Indian Barberry, Rasvanti, Daruharidra, Rasaut (Root Bark Extract), Darhald (Root), Zarishk (Berries) Berberis aristata DC, Rasajan, Mard Risin, Berberis aristata DC, Rasvat, Daruhalad, Filzahrah (Root), Zarishk (Berries), Daruharidra, Daruhaldi, Darvi, Rassaut (Root Bark Extract), Darhald (Root), Zarishk (Berries),Sumblo, Turmaric, Sumblu, Simloo, Kilmora, Kilmoda, Daaruharidra, Termaric, Barberry Bark, Symblo, Zadali Haled, Sumbal, kilmora, Berberis Aristata, Kasmal, Mani Pasupu, Berberis Vulgaris, Daru Haldi Lakdi , Berberis Aristata, Daruhaldi, Kaliyaka, Darulhaldi, Daruhaldi Wood, Haridra, Daaru Haldi , Daruharidra, Daru Haridra , Termeric, Daaruhaldi, Daaru Haldi, Indian Berberry, Indian Barberry, turmeric, Sumbloo, Samblo, Barberry Bark, Berberis Aristata, Kasmal, Mani Pasupu, Berberis Vulgaris, Daruhald, Berberin, Dharuhaldi, Dharu Haldi, Coscinium Fenestratum, Simblu, Barberine, Coscinium Fenestratum, Kaleeyaka, Daar, Dar e Hald, Dar, Haladi, Simbulu