Barberry
Description
Barberry is a small, evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves and black-bluish berries. It is used as an Herb. Barberry is closely related to Oregon Grape.
Botanical Name
Berberis vulgaris (Common Barberry)
Barberry belongs to the Barberry (Berberidaceae) family.
Parts Used
Berries
Fruit
Root
Root Bark
Bark
Health Benefits of Barberry
Cardiovascular System
Barberry may help to lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (due to Berbamine).
Barberry may decrease Heartbeat rate in Tachycardia patients (according to American Indian traditional use).
Digestive System
Barberry may alleviate Gastroenteritis (due to the Berberine content of Barberry). [1]
Barberry may alleviate Heartburn (according to American Indian traditional use). [2]
Barberry may stimulate Intestinal movement (according to American Indian traditional use).
Excretory System
Barberry (root bark) may help to prevent/treat Kidney Stones. [3]
Barberry may inhibit the ability of Detrimental Bacteria to adhere to the wall of the Bladder and thereby may help to prevent and control Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) such as (bacterial) Cystitis (due to the Berberine content of Barberry). [4]
Immune System
Barberry may suppress some types of Cancer cells (due to the Berberine content of Barberry).
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