Synonym: Daruhaldi, Darvi, Rasavanti, Berberis, Chitra, Indian Berbery

Biological source: This consists of the dried roots and root bark of Berberis aristata

Family:. Berberidaceae

Geographical source: Assam, Bihar and Himalayas and also in Nilgiri Hills,

Macroscopic characters Roots:

Colour: Pale yellowish brown,

Odour: None

Taste: Bitter

Shape: Cylindrical, knotty, much branched

Uses:

• Anti-inflamatory and antibiotic activity

• Antipyratic

• Purgative

• Blood purifier,

• Tonic, febrifuge, antibacterial and antidiarrheal.