Berberine is an Isoquinoline alkaloid, present in roots and stem-bark of Berberis species. Berberine has demonstrated wide range of pharmacological acitivities including antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidepressant, anticancer, anti-diarrhoeal, cholagouge hepatoprotective and antimicrobial.Isoquinoline alkaloid, with a bright yellow color.
Berberine Sulphate
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Bis(9,10-dimethoxy-5,6-dihydro[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquinolino[3,2-a]isoquinolin-7-ium) sulfate | |
316-41-6 | |
C20H25NO11S | |
7,8,13,13a-tetradehydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2, 3- (methylenedioxy)-, sulfate (2:1); Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, sulfate (2:1) (9CI); Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydr0-9,10-dimethoxy-, sulfate (2:1); Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, sulfate (2:1); Berberal; Berberine sulfate (2:1); | |
Various beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and significant anti-inflammatory activities.Berberine has been shown to lower elevated blood glucose as effectively as metformin.Berberine seems to act as an herbal antidepressant and a neuroprotector against neurodegenerative disordersBerberine may be useful for patients with severe congestive heart failure |