Berberine

Swanson Berberine delivers a guaranteed 400 mg of pure berberine HCl. Berberis aristata root standardized to 97% berberine Hcl.

Berberine is a natural alkaloid found in a wide variety of traditional herbs including goldenseal, barberry and Oregon grape. Many herbalists credit this unique alkaloid for the benefits of ancient herbal tonics used by native populations throughout the world.

Rich Traditional Origin
Berberine-containing herbals have found a place in traditional health practices around the world. Goldenseal, for instance, was popular in Native American traditions. Phellodendron remains a valued ingredient in traditional Chinese herbal preparations. Barberry is a traditional European herbal. Found in the stems, bark and roots of these plants, berberine is now believed to be the most instrumental ingredient behind the multi-faceted benefits of these various herbal traditions.