Berberis asiatica (Kashmal): Uses, Benefits and Side Effects

Berberis asiatica (Kashmal) root berries and herbal preparation setup

Berberis asiatica (Kashmal), locally known as Kashmal in the Himalayan regions of India, is a thorny medicinal shrub that has been used for centuries in Ayurveda and traditional mountain healing. Its sour, edible berries and bright yellow roots are rich in the alkaloid berberine, which gives Kashmal its strong digestive, liver supporting, antimicrobial and eye … Read more