Berberine is an isoqinoline alkaloid shown to have a chemopreventive property against colon tumor formation by inhibiting the enzyme Cox-2 which is abundantly expressed in colon cancer cells. Also inhibits c-Jun, a transcription factor that plays a critical role in inflammation and carcinogenesis.
Product Name Berberine Hydrochloride
Latin Name Phellodendron amurense
Active Ingredient Berberine HCL
Content 5%
Test Method Titration
Extract Method Solvent Extraction
Part Used Bark
Appearance Yellow powder
CAS No. 2086-83-1
Formula C20H18NO4
Anti-Inflammation
Berberine is able to activate an enzyme called Adenosine Monophosphate-Activated Protein Kinase to fight against inflammation.
Weight Reduction
Berberine also plays a role in enhancing brown fat activity. Brown fat is a heat-generating type of fat that burns energy instead of storing it, and this may have important implications when it comes to weight loss
Improve Diabetes