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Berberine

Medical Definition: 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.
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 2086-83-1
Previously Indexed: Berbines (1972-1975),Dioxolanes (1975),Dioxoles (1972-1974)

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