Medicinal
Ayurveda
Daru Haldi
Berberis aristata
Daru Haldi is a spiny medicinal shrub valued in Ayurveda for its yellow root that supports liver health, digestion, and has antimicrobial properties.
Quick Facts
Height: 1–3 m m
Blooms: March–May
Spiny grey-brown branches, dark green serrated leaves, yellow tubular flowers, red berries
10–30°C
Visit Information
Location
Himalayan slopes, forest edges, cultivated herbal gardens
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Montane and submontane forests
Lifespan
Long-lived shrub
Temperature Range
Cool to warm temperate
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ayurvedic medicines, liver tonics, skin treatments
Cultural Significance
Roots contain berberine, a powerful antimicrobial compound
Conservation Status
Wild populations threatened in places due to overharvesting
Did You Know?
Also called Indian Barberry
Roots have bright yellow color
Used for centuries in traditional medicine
Has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo