Berberis repens
Berberis repens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (237 studies) · ★★★★★
Berberis repens, scientifically known as Berberis repens, is a resilient, thorny shrub native to many temperate regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant contains bioactive compounds like berberine. It is traditionally used in herbal medicine to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall metabolic wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Berberis repensDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across both Europe and North America. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the countries of Germany and Hungary. Moving across the Atlantic, the species can be found in Western Canada, specifically in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Additionally, its range extends into the Northwestern United States, where it inhabits Colorado. This wide-reaching dispersal demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to diverse continental environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
Chemicals
Berberis repens has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Corydine, (+)-Glaucine, (+)-Isocorydine, 5'-methoxyhydnocarpin, CHLOROGENIC ACID.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Corydine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Glaucine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-Isocorydine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5'-methoxyhydnocarpin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Columbamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Jatrorrhizine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Magnoflorine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OBABERINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Obamegine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Corydine
- Dr. Duke
(+)-Glaucine
- Dr. Duke
(+)-Isocorydine
- Dr. Duke
5'-methoxyhydnocarpin
- Dr. Duke
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Columbamine
- Dr. Duke
Jatrorrhizine
- Dr. Duke
Magnoflorine
- Dr. Duke
OBABERINE
- Dr. Duke
Obamegine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Berberis repens has 209 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (+)-Inotropic, Abortifacient, Adrenocorticotrophic, Adrenolytic, Aggregant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenocorticotrophic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenolytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amebicide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |