| Product Name | Berberine Hydrochloride/Berberine HCL |
| CAS No. | 633-65-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H18CLNO4·2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 336 |
| Appearance | Yellow Crystalline Powder |
| Assay | 95%-102% |
| Grade | Medicine Grade |
Description
Berberine, also known as berberine, is a quaternary ammonium alkaloid isolated from the traditional Chinese medicine Coptis chinensis. It is the main active antibacterial ingredient of Coptis chinensis.
Berberine is a natural product with the chemical name dye berberine. It is a yellow crystalline solid, soluble in acid, alkali and ethanol, but insoluble in water.
Function
1. Antibacterial
Berberine hydrochloride has a long history of antibacterial medicinal use and is mainly used clinically for the treatment of gastrointestinal inflammation, intestinal parasitic infections, bacterial diarrhea, trachoma, and other diseases. Berberine hydrochloride has a synergistic effect when combined with a variety of antibacterial drugs including aztreonam, ceftazidime, and piperacillin-tazobactam.
2. Anti-inflammatory
Berberine hydrochloride has shown good effects in the treatment of acute, chronic, ulcerative inflammation and other diseases.
3. Blood Sugar Regulation
Berberine hydrochloride has antioxidant capacity and can significantly control the development of diabetes.
4. Blood Pressure Lowering
The hypotensive mechanism of berberine hydrochloride may be by inhibiting cholinesterase activity, and increasing acetylcholine concentration.
5. Anti-cancer
In clinical treatment, berberine hydrochloride has a therapeutic effect on esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, colon cancer, etc.
Application
1. As Food and beverage ingredients.
2. As Healthy Products ingredients.
3. As Nutrition Supplements ingredients.
4. As Pharmaceutical Industry & General Drugs ingredients.
5. As a health food and cosmetic ingredients
