Berbine

Berberine is the main active ingredient extracted from the rhizomes of Coptis, goldenseal family. It exists in the form of quaternary ammonium salt in nature, and its hydrochloride is commonly used in clinic. Berberine hydrochloride has many pharmacological effects such as anti-microbial, anti-arrhythmia, hypolipidemia, hypoglycemia, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, sedative and hypnotic.
The product has antibacterial effect on hemolytic streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, gonococcus, Fredricki and Shigella dysenteriae, and has enhanced white blood cell phagocytosis, and has different degrees of inhibition effect on tuberculosis bacillus and plague bacterium. Widely used in the treatment of gastroenteritis, bacillary dysentery, tuberculosis, scarlet fever, acute tonsillitis and respiratory infections also have a certain effect. In traditional Chinese medicine, Coptis, Phellodendron, three needles and ten virtues are used as heat-clearing and detoxification drugs, among which berberine is the main active ingredient.

Brand: Soarwin
CAS No.: 2086-83-1
Molecular Formula: C20H18NO4
EC Number: 218-229-1
Density: 1.2976 (rough estimate)
Boiling point: 486.8°C (rough estimate)
Melting point: 204-206 °C (dec.)