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BERBERIS VULGARIS

BARBERRY

Barberry has been in use as a healing herb for thousands of years. The Egyptians used it to prevent plagues—a testimony to its antibiotic properties.

PROPERTIES

Barberry is a stimulant, a respiratory aid, and is antibiotic, antibacterial, and antifungal. It decreases heart rate, shrinks tumors, stimulates intestinal movement, and enlarges blood vessels.

Part of Plant Used The berries, roots, and ground bark.

Conditions Treated Skin infections, urinary tract infections, diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, arthritis, conjunctivitis, high blood pressure, throat infections, mouth ulcers, abnormal uterine bleeding.

Form Taken Tea or infusion, gargle, eye wash, douche, compress, and powder.

Used with Other Herbs? Garlic, ginger, saffron, wild sunflower.

HOW TO USE

 Barberry can be used to treat a variety of symptoms in its decoction form. Drink up to one cup a day.

 For a compress to treat conjunctivitis, soak a clean cloth in the decoction (before you add any honey). Place over the eye.

CAUTION

 Barberry may stimuulate the uterus and should not be taken by pregnant women.

 Barberry is a very powerful herb, and should be used in small doses and under the supervision of a physician or alternative healthcare practitioner.

 If the dosage is too high, barberry can cause nausea, vomiting, hazardous drops in blood pressure, and dizziness.