Berberis baluchistanica
Barberry
Berberis baluchistanica, commonly known as Baluchistan barberry, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of Western Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its roots and bark contain potent alkaloids like berberine, offering powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties used to treat various metabolic and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Berberis baluchistanica
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Berberis baluchistanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is classified under the family Berberidaceae and the genus Berberis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Berberidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Berberis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name Barberry in English (en), is a species within the Berberis genus recognized for its medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Barberry | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of Western and Southern Asia. Within the Arabian Peninsula, its presence is documented in the country of Oman. Moving eastward, the species is also found throughout the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it is native to the diverse landscapes of Pakistan. Consequently, its natural distribution is limited to these two primary interconnected regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Berberis baluchistanica, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its root. The root serves as a crucial component in traditional pharmacology, often being harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in various therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Berberis baluchistanica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, cardiac glycosides, copper (Cu), coumarin, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper (Cu) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron (Fe) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nickel (Ni) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Berberis baluchistanica has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Berberis baluchistanica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |