Family

Saxifragaceae

Genus

Bergenia

Common Name

Yan Bai Cai

Plant Figure

Description

Bergenia purpurascens is a kind of plant which contains bergenin. Bergenin, a natural secondary metabolite. It is one of active ingredients in herbal and Ayurvedic formulations. It exhibits antiviral,antifungal, antitussive, antiplasmodial, antiinflammatory, antihepatotoxic, antiarrhythmic, antitumor,antiulcerogenic, antidiabetic and wound healing properties.