Berberine Hydrochloride: Specification: Berberine hydrochloride 98.0% HPLC Plant original: Berberis vulgaris Molecular formula: C20H18ClNO4·2H2O Molecular weight: 407.85 Structural formula: |
Berberine hydrochloride is an alkaloid derived from Chinese goldthread, bark of cork tree and other plants. It can be also synthesized in artificial method. It is used as raw material to make preparations, which are usually administered the treatment of intestinal infections and bacillary dysentery. Recently usage of anti-arrhythmic was found.