
Barberry is an extract produced from the root of Mahonia aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon Grape Root. Nutramedix, the U.S. manufacturer of Barberry, utilizes a proprietary extraction and enhancement process that makes this product more effective than any other Mahonia aquifolium product available.
Medicinal use of barberry dates as far back as ancient Egypt, when pharaohs and queens took it with fennel seed to ward off the plague. In traditional folk medicine, barberry has been used to treat diarrhea, reduce fever, improve appetite, relieve upset stomach, and promote vigor as well as a sense of well-being. Today, it is widely used for medicinal purposes in Iran, including for biliary disorders (such as gallbladder disease) and heartburn.
Barberry and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) have very similar therapeutic uses because both herbs contain active substances called berberine alkaloids. These substances have been shown to combat infection and bacteria, stimulate the activity of the immune system, and lower fever.
For this reason, barberry is used to ease inflammation and infection of the urinary, gastrointestinal, and respiratory tracts (such as pharyngitis [sore throat], sinusitis, rhinitis [nasal congestion], bronchitis and, traditionally, tuberculosis) as well as candida (yeast) infections of the skin or vagina. Barberry extract may also improve symptoms of certain skin conditions including psoriasis, but further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
The Mayo Clinic has published research proving that chronic sinusitis is caused by an underlying fungal infection in the sinuses with a superimposed bacterial infection. Only the acute superimposed bacterial infection is eliminated when a patient is treated with a standard pharmaceutical antibacterial; the underlying chronic fungal infection in the sinuses is not addressed. Barberry addresses both the bacterial and the fungal infections.
There are no known scientific reports of interactions between barberry and conventional medications.
The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, contain active substances that can trigger side effects and that can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care, under the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of botanical medicine.
Those using normal and appropriate doses of barberry do not generally report side effects. Cases of nosebleeds and vomiting have been reported with extremely high doses of this herb.
Pregnant women should not take barberry because it may cause uterine contractions and trigger miscarriage.
Nutramedix recommends 15 drops in 3-4 ounces of pure water
1 fl. oz. (30 ml); 40 servings per container
Serving size: 15 drops
Servings per container: 40
Barberry root extract
(Mahonia aquifolium) 0.75ml
Other ingredients: Mineral water, Ethanol (20-25%)
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN: Keep tightly closed at room temperature. (59-86F or 15-30C)
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