SUPHERB® Daru Haldi

● Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
● English/Common Name: Indian Barberry, Tree Turmeric
● Botanical Name: Berberis aristata
● Indian Names: Daru Haldi, Daruharidra
● Origin: India

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Aroma

Bitter and mildly astringent.

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Texture

A fine, dense powder.

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Color

A vibrant, bright yellowish-brown powder

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Overview

Indian Barberry is a large, thorny shrub that grows in the Himalayas. The medicinal part is the root and stem wood, which has a brilliant yellow color similar to turmeric, but from a different compound (berberine). It is a powerful and versatile herb with a wide range of applications in traditional medicine.

● French: Épine-vinette indienne
● German: Indische Berberitze
● Chinese: Zàng xiǎo bò (藏小檗)
● Arabic: ر ر س دي (Barbaris hindi)
● Spanish: Bérbero de la India
● Russian: Барбарис индийский (Barbaris indiyskiy)
● Japanese: インドメギ (Indo megi)

Daru Haldi, or “Tree Turmeric,” is a powerful healing herb in Ayurveda, known for its bright yellow wood. It is used to pacify Pitta and Kapha doshas. It is a potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and liver tonic. It is traditionally used to manage skin diseases (especially acne), support liver function, and as a remedy for eye infections. Its primary active compound is berberine, which is known to support healthy blood sugar levels.

● For a Skin-Clearing Paste: Mix Daru Haldi powder with a small amount of water or honey and apply it topically to acne and inflamed skin conditions.
● As a Therapeutic Decoction: The powder can be made into a decoction (boiled in water) for internal use to support the liver, under the guidance of a practitioner.

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Sourcing

We source our Daru Haldi from the Himalayan region, ensuring a product with a high concentration of the active alkaloid berberine.

Purity & Processing

The root and stem wood are carefully dried and ground into a fine, vibrant yellow powder.

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