Alkaloids are natural compounds produced by plants for defense. Berberine (Berberine hydrochloride) is a natural alkaloid compound obtained from the roots, twigs, leaves, barks, and stems of medicinal plants such as berberis shrubs, oregon grape, goldenseal, tree turmeric, and phellodendron.

• Decreases blood sugar
• Reduces weight
• Lowers cholesterol
• Improves the cardiac health
• Aids digestion
• Fatty liver
• Depression
• Fight infections
• Cancer
• Polycystic ovary syndrome

• In Pregnant women: A pregnant woman should refrain from taking Berberine
• In Nursing mothers: Nursing mothers should not take Berberine
• Infants (0 to 1 year age) with high bilirubin: Old RBCs (red blood cells) breakdown lead to bilirubin (yellow substance) production in the liver, which the liver naturally removes.
• Digestion Problem 
• Difficulty in clearing bowels
• Diarrhea
• Gassy stomach
• Nausea and vomiting

• The dose of Berberine is 500mg thrice daily before meals
• The person taking medication for other health conditions, such as diabetes, must consult a physician before consuming Berberine..

Oral intake: It is safe for adults for oral consumption. A daily consumption of 1.5 gms for six months has yielded safe results.

For application to the skin: Berberine is quite safe for skin usage among adults of all ages .