Category Archives: Berberine

Plants with Insulin Mimetic Properties

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A number of plants have insulin mimetic effects. For example, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) contains a chemical called 4-hydroxyleucine that may lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the β-cells of the pancreas. Aloe vera contains a bitter … Continue reading →

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Berberine: Mood Enhancing Alkaloid

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is a phytochemical belonging to the alkaloid group. Berberine is found in high amounts in the plant goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Evidence suggests that berberine has particular effects on the central nervous system that may explain its mood elevating effects. … Continue reading →

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Can Berberine Aid Weight Loss?

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is a phytochemical belonging to the alkaloid class. Berberine is found in a wide range of plants but is concentrated in barberry plants (Berberidaceae), huang lian (Coptis rhizomes) and goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis). Berberine has a number of medicinal effects … Continue reading →

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Berberine for Weight Loss

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Berberine Affect the Central Nervous System?

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is an alkaloid present in a number of plants including Coptis chinensis (Chinese goldthread), Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Berberis aristata (tree turmeric), Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Eschscholzia californica (Californian poppy) and Xanthorhiza simplicissima (yellowroot). Berberine is yellow in colour and this … Continue reading →

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Berberine From Coptis chinensis: Anxiolytic Agent

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is a phytochemical present in a number of plants including Coptis chinensis. Berberine belongs to the alkaloid group of chemicals. Coptis chinensis is commonly called Chinese goldthread, and is a flowering plant native to China. Berberine is present mainly … Continue reading →

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Berberine: A Plant With Healing Properties

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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