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Berberine MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Berberine
Tree Number(s)
D03.132.098.057.100
D03.633.400.168.100
Unique ID
D001599
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001599
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Umbellatine
Related Numbers
2086-83-1
CAS Type 1 Name
Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-
Previous Indexing
Berbines (1972-1975)
Dioxolanes (1975)
Dioxoles (1972-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under BERBINES 1976-90
History Note
91(76); was see under BERBINES 1976-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1975/07/25
Revision Date
2016/05/27
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