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Scientific Names:Berberis vulgaris L., B. aquifolium Pursh. Mahonia aquifolium Nutt. Family: Berberidaceae
Common Names: Barberry, Oregon grape, trailing mahonia, berberis,jaundice berry, woodsour, sowberry, pepperidge bush, sour-spine.
Barberry, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
Barberry leaves
Barberry has the following folkloric health benefits (no substantial medical and scientific studies)
Barberry extract is used as bitter tonic to treat fever (antipyretic) and as anticonvulsant remedy,
Barberry extract has applications in homeopathy for the treatment of gastro intestinal disorders, including diarrhea,
Barberry is known to have anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic action, used to treat malaria and other parasite related infections.
Barberry is used to treat coughs, cholera and skin infections,
Barberry is also being studied to treat cancer and tuberculosis,
Barberry is used to treat sciatica, lower back pain, hemorrhoids, gout, arthritis, and enlarge spleen,
Barberry can lower blood pressure and is beneficial for hypertension.
Barberry is believed to also cure kidney related diseases
Barberry, Availability, Dosage And Use
Barberry dry
Barberry fruits are harvested and are prepared as jellies and jams
Barberry tincture, 2-3 ml taken three times per day.
Barberry tea can be prepared using 2 to 4 grams of dried barberry herb in a cup of boiling water. Taken 2 to 3 times a day.
Barberry capsules as supplement. Taken as directed.
Barberry ointment prepared with 10% extract, applied to skin 3 times daily.
Barberry Use Cautions And Side Effects
barbery leafBarberry extract from leaves and barks may be poisonous if taken in excess. Large dose of barberry may cause shock, nose bleeding, nausea, vomiting, drop in blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, reduced heart rate, and potential damage to the kidney.
Barberry herbal extract is not to be given to children without professional medical supervision.
Use of barberry herbal extract is also discourage during pregnancy and lactation.
Barberry is not advisable for prolonged use due to potential risk of poisoning. Medical supervision is adviced.
Drug Interactions
Barberry is a potent herbal medicine and the full extent of its interaction with drugs and other herbal medicines is undetermined. However, barberry should not be taken simultaneously with the following;
Antibiotics. Barberry may interact with the antibiotic lessening its effectivity.
Anticoagulants (blood thinners). Barberry may decrease the effectiveness of blood-thinning medication.
Antihistamines. Barberry may increase the effects of antihistamines.
Blood pressure medication. Barberry has blood pressure lowering effects, Barberry may increase the effects of these drugs.
Diuretics. Barberry may increase the effects of these drugs.
Medications for diabetes. Barberry may lower blood sugar, making the effects of these drugs stronger.
Common Names: Barberry, Oregon grape, trailing mahonia, berberis,jaundice berry, woodsour, sowberry, pepperidge bush, sour-spine.
Barberry, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
Barberry leaves
Barberry has the following folkloric health benefits (no substantial medical and scientific studies)
Barberry extract is used as bitter tonic to treat fever (antipyretic) and as anticonvulsant remedy,
Barberry extract has applications in homeopathy for the treatment of gastro intestinal disorders, including diarrhea,
Barberry is known to have anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic action, used to treat malaria and other parasite related infections.
Barberry is used to treat coughs, cholera and skin infections,
Barberry is also being studied to treat cancer and tuberculosis,
Barberry is used to treat sciatica, lower back pain, hemorrhoids, gout, arthritis, and enlarge spleen,
Barberry can lower blood pressure and is beneficial for hypertension.
Barberry is believed to also cure kidney related diseases
Barberry, Availability, Dosage And Use
Barberry dry
Barberry fruits are harvested and are prepared as jellies and jams
Barberry tincture, 2-3 ml taken three times per day.
Barberry tea can be prepared using 2 to 4 grams of dried barberry herb in a cup of boiling water. Taken 2 to 3 times a day.
Barberry capsules as supplement. Taken as directed.
Barberry ointment prepared with 10% extract, applied to skin 3 times daily.
Barberry Use Cautions And Side Effects
barbery leafBarberry extract from leaves and barks may be poisonous if taken in excess. Large dose of barberry may cause shock, nose bleeding, nausea, vomiting, drop in blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, reduced heart rate, and potential damage to the kidney.
Barberry herbal extract is not to be given to children without professional medical supervision.
Use of barberry herbal extract is also discourage during pregnancy and lactation.
Barberry is not advisable for prolonged use due to potential risk of poisoning. Medical supervision is adviced.
Drug Interactions
Barberry is a potent herbal medicine and the full extent of its interaction with drugs and other herbal medicines is undetermined. However, barberry should not be taken simultaneously with the following;
Antibiotics. Barberry may interact with the antibiotic lessening its effectivity.
Anticoagulants (blood thinners). Barberry may decrease the effectiveness of blood-thinning medication.
Antihistamines. Barberry may increase the effects of antihistamines.
Blood pressure medication. Barberry has blood pressure lowering effects, Barberry may increase the effects of these drugs.
Diuretics. Barberry may increase the effects of these drugs.
Medications for diabetes. Barberry may lower blood sugar, making the effects of these drugs stronger.