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Berberis napaulensis var. napaulensis

Berberis napaulensis var. napaulensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Moderate (129 studies) · ★★★☆☆

, scientifically known as Berberis napaulensis var. napaulensis, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this variety is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. Its bark and roots are particularly valued for their therapeutic properties in supporting overall holistic wellness.

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Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Berberis napaulensis var. napaulensis

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is present in the state of Assam. Finally, it is widely distributed across the East Himalaya region.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Berberis napaulensis var. napaulensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Ampelopsin, (+)-Isotetrandrine, berberine.

Chemicals reported in Berberis napaulensis var. napaulensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Ampelopsin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Isotetrandrine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
berberine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Ampelopsin

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(+)-Isotetrandrine

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berberine

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Activities

Berberis napaulensis var. napaulensis has 126 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (+)-Inotropic, Abortifacient, Adrenolytic, Amebicide, Analgesic.

Activities reported in Berberis napaulensis var. napaulensis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Inotropic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Abortifacient 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Adrenolytic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Amebicide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anesthetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiacetylcholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiacne 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiadrenergic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Inotropic

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Abortifacient

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Adrenolytic

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Amebicide

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Analgesic

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Anesthetic

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Antiacetylcholinesterase

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Antiacne

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Antiadrenergic

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Antiaggregant

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