As a natural dye, berberine has a color index of 75160.īerberine is researched for it potential pharmacological properties, including potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antitumor, and antiarrhythmic effects. Under ultraviolet light, berberine shows a strong yellow fluorescence, making it useful in histology for staining heparin in mast cells. Berberine is a quaternary ammonium salt from the protoberberine group of benzylisoquinoline alkaloidsĭue to its yellow color, Berberis were used to dye wool, leather, and wood.
