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Berberine Alkaloids

Medical Definition: A group of related plant alkaloids that contain the BERBERINE heterocyclic ring structure.
Previously Indexed: Alkaloids (1966-1968)
Berberine Alkaloids Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Berberine - An alkaloid from Hydrastis canadensis L., Berberidaceae. It is also found in many other plants. It is relatively toxic parenterally, but has been used orally for various parasitic and fungal infections and as antidiarrheal.

Berberine Alkaloids Medical Definitions and Terms

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