No. 007Botanical
Berberis aristata
Root and stem extract
Botanical
Rasot
A concentrated extract of Indian barberry, traditionally used to cleanse and protect.
- Botanical name
- Berberis aristata
- Also known as
- Rasanjana, Indian barberry extract
- Part used
- Root and stem extract
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Women's health
In tradition
Rasanjana is prepared by slowly reducing a decoction of daru haldi. It is used for skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
In research
Its main alkaloid is berberine, which has been studied for metabolic and antimicrobial activity.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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