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The Barberry herbal plant is a very useful and effective anti-bacterial Homeopathic medicine.

The barberry herbal plant contains antibacterial agent. The barberry herbal plant contains berbamine and berberine alkaloids which are very effective against against Streptococcus, Staphyloccus, Salmonella, Eschorichia Coli and Shigella. The barberry herbal plant has antimicrobial properties that are particularly beneficial for the intestinal tract and skin. This herbal plant helps to decrease of the blood pressure and dilate blood vessels. Barberry ( other name is Mahonia) is effective medicine for chronic liver problems.

The Mahonia and Berberis species (respectively, Oregon Grape and Barberry) are very closely related, and herbalists and the homeopathic scientists often treat them like one herb. This two species are treated as same in this description.

The name of the Berberis come from Phoenician word ‘barbar’, it is meaning ‘glossy’ in mention to the glossy leaves. The American farmers often hate Barberry, because it can transmit a fungus to near wheat crops.

This herbal plant gets its name after name Bernard McMahon, an American horticulturist. The Mahonia plant is evergreen and has thorny leaves, but the stems lack thorns. Berberis shae is similar like Mahonia but more deciduous that has smooth leaves and thorny stems. Oregon Grape is often cultivated as it is an excellent xeriscape plant with yellow flowers, green leaves, and purplish berries. This herbal plant is often used instead for Goldenseal.

Keep in you mind: You should only use the dried plant, as the fresh root can be extremely purgative and cause sickness. You must not use this barberry herbal plant during pregnancy and also in hyperthyroid conditions. You must not use in cases of excessive flatulence. High doses from barberry herbal plant can cause lowered heart rate, vomiting and blood pressure.

Latin Name: Berberis vulgaris

Alternate Names: Daruharidra (Sanskrit), Rocky Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape Root, Pipperidge Bush, Mahonia, Sowberry, Holy Thorn, Oregon Grape, Jaundice Berry, Berberry,

Family: BERBERIDACEAE

Useful part of the Barberry: root bark, root, rhizome berries, bark of stem. Several herbalists use also the leaves for teas and etc.

The main natural herbal remedies of Barberry: Tonic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Alterative, Bitter Tonic, Anthelmintic, Digestive Tonic, Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Diuretic, Hepatic, Galactagogue, Laxative, Immune Stimulant, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Siliagogue, Amoebicidal, Liver Tonic, Thyroid Stimulant.

Main application of the Barberry medical herbal : Acne, Arthritis, Hypothyroid, Cholera, Boils, Herpes, Debility, Conjunctivitis, Amoebas, Diabetes, Eczema, Dysentery, Fever, Edema, Gastritis, Gallstones, Giardia, Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis, Kidney Stones, Bloodshot Eyes, Candida, Hangovers, Jaundice, Malaria, Liver Stagnation, Salmonella, Psoriasis, Shigella, Scrofula, Sore Spleen Enlargement, Throat, Syphilis, Staphylococcus,

How can you prepare, eat, drink or buy Barberry herbal plant : You can make tea or buy herbal tincture and capsules in any herbal shops or stores.

The most common situation when you can use Barberry herbal medicine: Wounds, Itchy Skin, Conjunctivitis, Boils, Sore Throat, Pyorrhea,

The most common applications of Barberry: You can use this herbal plant as compress for the bloodshot eyes and very good eyewash for infections such as conjunctivitis. You can use Berries as gargle for sore throat. This herbal plant is very useful as a mouthwash or applies directly to gums for pyorrhea. Use as salve or wash for boils, itchy skin and wounds.

Culinary uses of Barberry herbal plant: This herbal plant can be cooked, made syrup into and jams, and candied. You can also eat the raw Berries and also you can use the Berries juice instead for lemon juice.

Flavour of the Barberry herbal plant: Cold, Bitter.

The main effective agent of the Barberry herbal plant: Resin, chelidonic acid, tannins. alkaloids (oxyacanthine, berbamine, berberine,). Berries herbal plant are rich in vitamin C.

If we speak about the Barberry we think the following species Berberis aqilfolia, Berberis repens, Berberis vulgaris, Berberis pinnata, Berberis nervosa and other Berberis species as Mahonia nervose, Mahonia aquilfolium, Mahonia pinnata, Mahonia