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    Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Insights on Berberis napaulensis (DC.) Spreng.: An Updated Review

    Sapna Tamang1, Saurav Moktan2★★ Corresponding author

    1. 1Department of Botany, Santipur College, N.S. Road, Santipur, Nadia, West Bengal, INDIA.
    2. 2Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35, B.C. Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, INDIA.

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    Saurav Moktan

    Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35, B.C. Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, INDIA.

    smbot@caluniv.ac.in

    Received: 02-05-2025; Revised: 30-06-2025; Accepted: 18-08-2025.

    Volume 19, Issue 38 · pp. 225–235 · PUBLISHED · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.20252353

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    ABSTRACT

    In the temperate and sub-temperate zones of the eastern Himalayas, the abundance of medicinal f lora, notably Berberis napaulensis, assumes substantial significance. Berberis napaulensis is a member of the Berberidaceae family, which encompasses 500 species world wide under the genus Berberis, each possessing considerable significance. Notably, one such species, B. napaulensis, is particularly impactful in ongoing medicinal research. This review elucidates the botany, traditional uses, phytochemical, biosynthesis of phytochemicals and pharmacological attributes of Berberis napaulensis, illuminating its potential within traditional medicine. Photographs were captured during the extensive field surveys conducted in the Darjeeling district, and a comprehensive literature review was undertaken for the purpose of this study. This approach highlights the global importance of the plant in addressing various health concerns. The recognized phytochemical compounds in Berberis napaulensis demonstrate significant pharmacological effectiveness, highlighting the need for careful recognition. The integration of traditional knowledge and pharmacological understanding holds promise for addressing a range of conditions, cancer, viral diseases, and neurological disorders and many others.

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      Tamang, S., & Moktan, S. (). Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Insights on Berberis napaulensis (DC.) Spreng.: An Updated Review. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 19(38), 225–235. https://doi.org/10.5530/phrev.20252353