Berberine Content in Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr Grown in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr. (Family: Menispermaceae) is one of the most important plants used in traditional systems of medicine. The major compound in the C. fenestratum is berberine. Materials and Methods: In the present study, berberine content was quantified in C. fenestratum grown in Sri Lanka using TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography)-Densitometric technique. Results: Hot extraction method was more suitable for getting high yield of berberine from C. fenestratum. This information is useful as guidance for setting a specification of raw materials and extracts of C. fenestratum for pharmaceutical preparations.