Daruhaldi (Daruharidra) Berberis aristata - Berberidaceae

Primarily used to treat liver dysfunction (jaundice and inflammation) and flow of bile
This shrub grows near the foothills of Himalayas (Example Nepal), and Nilagiri range in South India. The Daruharidra. It resembles Haridra (Turmeric). Both Daruharidra and Haridra are mentioned in the Ayurveda treatises for medicinal use. The root is thick and woody covered with thin brittle bark. The fruit is a bright red color berry. The bark of the root, stem and fruit are all used for medicinal purposes. Daruharidra is used both as internal medicine and applied topically.

Names

Latin name: Berberis aristata - Berberidaceae
English name: Indian Barberry
Sanskrit / Ayurveda name: Daruharidra
Hindi: Daruhaldi

Ayurveda Properties

- Rasa: Bitter, Astringent
- Virya: Warm
- Vipaka: Pungent
- Guna: Light Dry
- Dosha: Balances (Decreases) Kapha and Pitta
- Prabhav: Liver

Uses

- Treat liver inflammation, jaundice. Promote bile flow
- Very mild laxative
- May help control enlarged spleen
- Use decoction to gargle and relieve minor throat irritations.
- Apply and rub Barberry juice (the juice from the fruit) the gums to treat pyorrhea

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