The Barberry, Berberis vulgarisis a woody shrub with glabrous leaves, i.e., devoid of hairs. The plant is recognizable by having thorns that are actually modified leaves and small yellow button-shaped flowers. This plant belongs to the family of berberidaceaewith which it shares the characteristic of being woody shrubs. In addition, this family has the berberine alkaloid as part of its core business secondary metaboliteswhich gives its name to the genus Berberis. This plant can be found in various parts of the world, especially in Pakistan, China, Japan and Iran, but also in South America, and can be found in the meso-Andean areas. peruvianThe area is located between 1400 and 4200 meters above sea level, in the departments of Cusco, Huancavelica or Ayacucho. The berberine provides it with beneficial qualities against liver problems that cause the accelerated production of the bilirubinThe abundance of this can lead to brain problems, since it is toxic for the brain. central nervous system. The berberine acts regulating production of bilirubin. Berberine, in turn, is also hypoglycemice, i.e. it helps to control the blood glucose levelswhich is beneficial in the face of the diabetes. Other well-known benefits of the berberine is the antidiarrhealThe peristaltic movement is reduced, that is to say, the peristaltic movement is reduced, relieves intestinal transitthus decreasing the effects of the diarrhea. The benefit that has recently been studied is its potential for anti-inflammatory y anticarcinogenicsince it has been found to be a regulatory effect of the mechanisms that trigger the inflammation and the symptoms associated with them, such as fever and the pain. Presentation: Each bag is 80g.