Description
INDIAN BARBERRY ( COSCINIUM FENESTRATUM)
The use of Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr. as a source of the important ayurvedic raw drug daruharidra dates back to several centuries. Its stem has long been used in South India and Sri lanka as a yellow dye and bitter tonic and has found its way to Europe under the name False Calumba or Tree Turmeric.
Coscinium fenestratum has a long history as a medicinal plant in the various traditional medicines of the region where it grows.The plant is used for a large variety of diseases and conditions, from fevers and diabetes to celiac disease and snake bites.
9 Impressive Health Benefits of Barberries
- High in nutrients.
- Contain beneficial plant compounds.
- May help manage diabetes.
- Can help treat diarrhea.
- May protect against metabolic syndrome.
- Good for dental health.
- May have anticancer effects.
- May help fight acne.
- Easy to add to your diet.
