berbamine

/ˈbɜːrbəmiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A bioactive compound found in the Berberis genus of plants, often used in traditional medicine.

“The researchers studied the effects of berbamine on the cardiovascular system.”

2. verb

To extract or isolate berbamine from plants.

“The chemist learned how to berbamine the plant to create a medicine.”

Synonyms

  • berberine
  • berberis

Antonyms

  • toxic compound