Daru Haldi Powder — Barberry Root (دارو ہلدی / زرشک)
Pure daru haldi powder (دارو ہلدی), ground from the yellow root of the barberry plant (Berberis). In English it is barberry root or Indian barberry; in Unani it is also linked with zarishk (زرشک), the barberry berry. Its bright yellow colour comes from berberine, the plant’s best-known natural compound.
Traditional Uses of Daru Haldi
- Used in traditional face packs and ubtan for clear-looking skin
- Applied as a paste in desi skin-care routines
- A long-standing ingredient in Unani and Ayurvedic preparations
- Used in herbal mouth-rinse and gargle preparations
Daru Haldi Price in Pakistan
Barberry root (daru haldi) powder 100g — Rs. 1,218. Finely milled, no colour or filler added. Cash on delivery across Pakistan, free shipping over Rs. 2,500.
How to Use
Face pack: mix ½ teaspoon with rose water or yogurt, apply for 10–15 minutes and rinse. Pairs well with Multani Mitti.
Internal use: only on the advice of a qualified hakeem or doctor — not recommended during pregnancy.
FAQs
What is daru haldi in English? Daru haldi is barberry root (Indian barberry, Berberis aristata).
Is daru haldi the same as haldi (turmeric)? No. Both are yellow, but turmeric is a ginger-family root; daru haldi comes from the barberry shrub.
Where can I buy daru haldi in Pakistan? Order online from DadisDawa with cash on delivery to any city.
What is barberry called in Urdu? Barberry root is دارو ہلدی (daru haldi); the dried berry is زرشک (zarishk).
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