Scientific Name: Berberis Vulgaris
Origin: India
AKA: Barberry, Kingor, Daruhaldi, Daruharidra, Berberis, European Barberry, Jaundice Berry, Pepperidge Bush, Sowberry, Berberis Dumetorum
Parts Used: Berries, Stems of the Root and Bark
Active Compounds: Resin, Tannin, Chelidonic Acid, Alkaloids including Berberine, Berbamine, Berberrubine, Bervulcine, Columbamine, Isotetrandrine, Jatrorrhizine, Magnoflorine, Oxyacanthine, Vulvracine
Background: Used for thousands of years, Barberry was present in Ancient Egypt's civilization to prevent plagues.
Description: Barberry is native to Europe and the British Isles (and later grown in North America). This common thorny garden bush grows in gravel-based soil and sprouts clusters of yellow flowers from April to June. Bright red berries become ripe in August.
The Barberry root is yellowish with stems growing up to 8 feet that turn from a reddish hue to a grayish color when mature. Barberry is harvested in spring or fall and the berries are collected in the fall. The leaves are green and leathery in texture.
Safety: Do not use if Barberry is you are pregnant. Can cause nausea or vomiting, convulsions, or erratic blood pressure. Do not take if suffering from heart conditions or respiratory ailments. Do not take large doses of Barberry and consult a physician before use. Not suitable for children under the age of two.
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