Is Berberis asiatica a good substitute for Berberis aristata in preparation of hepatoprotective drugs?

摘要

This paper focuses on the use of Berberis asiatica as a substitute for B. aristata due to its higher berberine content. The need for identification of elite sources for their efficient propagation and multiplication through conventional as well as biotechnological approaches for conservation for the survival of B. aristata in nature is also discussed.