Berberis nervosa
Berberis nervosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (127 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Berberis nervosa, scientifically known as Berberis nervosa, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat digestive ailments, skin conditions, and inflammatory issues. This plant serves as a vital resource in botanical medicine and herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Berberis nervosaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated along the western coast of North America. In Western Canada, its presence is primarily noted within the province of British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, the species can be found across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Furthermore, its range extends southward into the Southwestern United States, specifically within California. This geographic spread highlights the plant's preference for the diverse ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest and coastal regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Berberis nervosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berberine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| berberine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Berberis nervosa has 126 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (+)-Inotropic, Abortifacient, Adrenolytic, Amebicide, Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenolytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amebicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadrenergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |