berberine

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ber·ber·ine | \ ˈbər-bə-ˌrēn

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Definition of berberine

: a bitter crystalline yellow alkaloid C₂₀H₁₉NO₅ obtained from the roots of various plants (such as barberry) and used in medicine especially for its antimicrobial properties

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Recent Examples on the Web Whittel also recommends taking glow-boosting polyphenol supplements (such as berberine and curcumin). — Gretchen Röehrs, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Mar. 2018

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“Berberine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/berberine. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.

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berberine

noun

ber·ber·ine | \ ˈbər-bə-ˌrēn

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Medical Definition of berberine

: a bitter crystalline yellow alkaloid C₂₀H₁₉NO₅ obtained from the roots of various plants (as barberry) and used as a tonic and antiperiodic

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