BERBERINE
\bˈɜːbəɹˌiːn], \bˈɜːbəɹˌiːn], \b_ˈɜː_b_ə_ɹ_ˌiː_n]\
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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.
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