MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : umbellatine;
MeSH CAS label : Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-;
MeSH Related Number : 2086-83-1 (Berberine);
Registry Number MeSH : 2086-83-1;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.