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Berberis japonica

Berberis japonica · Accepted scientific name

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, scientifically known as Berberis japonica, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, its roots and bark contain bioactive alkaloids. This resilient plant is frequently utilized to support digestive health, regulate blood sugar, and promote overall systemic wellness.

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Native range
Europe
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Berberis japonica

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad and varied geographical distribution across several continents. In Eastern Asia, it is naturally found in the regions of Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Its range also extends into Central Asia, specifically within the borders of Uzbekistan. Furthermore, the species can be located in Southwestern Europe, notably in Portugal. These diverse locations highlight the wide ecological adaptability of the species.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Central Asia Uzbekistan
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Eastern Asia Taiwan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Berberis japonica has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Columbamine, Coptisine, Jatrorrhizine, Magnoflorine, Palmatine.

Chemicals reported in Berberis japonica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Columbamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coptisine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Jatrorrhizine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Magnoflorine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Palmatine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
arabinose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
berberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
glucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
mannose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
xylose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Columbamine

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Coptisine

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Jatrorrhizine

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Magnoflorine

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Palmatine

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arabinose

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berberine

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glucose

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mannose

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xylose

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Activities

Berberis japonica has 153 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (+)-Inotropic, Abortifacient, Acetylcholinergic, Adrenocorticotrophic, Adrenolytic.

Activities reported in Berberis japonica
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Inotropic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Abortifacient 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acetylcholinergic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Adrenocorticotrophic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Adrenolytic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amebicide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anesthetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiUTI 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiacetylcholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Inotropic

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Abortifacient

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Acetylcholinergic

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Adrenocorticotrophic

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Adrenolytic

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Amebicide

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Analgesic

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Anesthetic

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AntiUTI

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Antiacetylcholinesterase

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