Oregon Grape
Description
Oregon Grape is a type of Herb that is closely related to Barberry. It is an evergreen, spineless shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. Oregon Grape is native to the Rocky Mountains region of the USA/Canada.
Botanical Names
Berberis aquifolium (also known as Mahonia aquifolium)
Berberis nervosa (also known as Mahonia nervosa)
Parts Used
Rhizome/Roots
Health Benefits of Oregon Grape
Digestive System
Oregon Grape may alleviate Gastroenteritis (due to the Berberine content of Oregon Grape). [1]
Excretory System
Oregon Grape 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 Oregon Grape). [2]
Immune System
Oregon Grape may inhibit some forms of Bacteria - Detrimental (due to the Berberine content of Oregon Grape). [3]
Oregon Grape may exert antimicrobial effects against several types of Fungi - Detrimental (due to the Berberine content of Oregon Grape): [4]
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