Barberry (Berberis Vulgaris) Root Bark Powder

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Barberry (Berberis Vulgaris) Root Bark Powder HERB COMMON NAME :  Barberry HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Berberis Vulgaris OTHER NAMES :  Mountain Grape, Holy Thorn FAMILY :  Berberidaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Earth Planet: Mars Direction:  North Zodiac Sign: Aries / Scorpio Energy:  Yin Gender: Feminine   Parts Used:  Inner bark of root or stem Description:  Barberry has a long history of medical use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the treatment of a wide range of health disorders, including  tuberculosis, periodontitis, dysentery, pharyngolaryngitis, eczema, and wounds. A traditional remedy for correcting liver function and promoting the flow of bile. It is indicated when gallstones or gallbladder inflammation is present and when jaundice occurs due to a congested state of the liver. As a bitter tonic with mild laxative effects, it helps strengthen and cleanse the system in weak or debilitated people, and is an ideal alterative for skin conditions due to liver toxicity and for chronic skin diseases like psoriasis and acne. As a tonic will strengthen the whole system and is of great use in fever and infections of all kinds. As an antimicrobial can treat candidiasis at any site, as well as gastroenteritis and H.Pylori infection. Historical Uses:  alterative, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-neoplastic, astringent, bitter, hepatic stimulant, cholagogue, choleretic, hepatoprotective, mild laxative, tuberculosis, periodontitis, dysentery, pharyngolaryngitis, eczema, wounds, psoriasis, acne, fever, infections, candidiasis, gastroenteritis, H.Pylori, immune-stimulant, diarrhea, reduce fever, improve appetite, anti-microbial Mystical Attributes:  Barberry is a very protective plant. Use in protection sachets to hang over the front door or in magical rituals and spell craft to attract luck, prosperity or power. Mystical Intentions:  cleansing, atonement, freedom from control of another, freedom from power of another Other Uses: Decoction: 1 tsp/cup, simmer 20 min TID. Tincture: (1:2. 60%), 3-7 ml QD, 50 ml weekly max. Dried bark: 1-2g, TID. Topical as cream, lotion or compress.   Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Barberry is native to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia.  It is also naturalized in northern Europe, including the British Isles and Scandinavia, and North America. Although not naturalized there, in rural New Zealand it has been widely cultivated as a hedge on farms. It is cultivated for its fruits, primarily in Iran. Barberry is a small and bushy deciduous evergreen shrub belonging to the Berberidaceae family growing up to 4 m high.  The leaves are small oval, 2 -5 cm long and 1 – 2 cm broad, with a serrated margin; they are born in clusters of 2-5 together, subtended by a three-branched spine 3-8 mm long. The flowers are yellow, 4-6 mm across, produced on 3-6 cm long panicles in late spring. The fruit is an oblong red berry 7-10 mm long and 3-5 mm broad, ripening in late summer or autumn.  They are edible but very sour, and rich in Vitamin C. Barberry grows in dry sunny grasslands, savannas, thickets, but also humid dense woodlands or forests.  Plants prefer sandy, loose-textured soils or deep loam soil, but can adapt to other soil conditions. Barberry seeds germinate best when shallowly buried in shaded areas where alternating temperatures exceed 50° F (10° C).  In general, common barberry is described as germinating “readily” and producing vigorous seedlings.  Germination of seeds contained in intact fruits may be delayed compared to seeds without fleshy fruits.  In field plots in southern Iowa, bare seeds generally germinate in the 1st year, while seeds in fruits germinate in the 2nd year.  Germination occurs throughout the growing season.  Plants can also be propagated by layering or rhizome cuttings. The thorny shrubs make harvesting difficult, so in most places, they are not widely consumed. The berries are preserved in sugar, in syrup, or candied, also occasionally pickled in vinegar.  Leaves and bark can be dried and stored in a cool, dry place. Contraindications & Toxicity: Berberine displaces albumin from bilirubin, thus this herb may be harmful during later stages of pregnancy. Except for its fruits and seeds, the plant is poisonous. Theoretically could cause intestinal or vaginal dysbiosis by using extreme doses of standardized extracts. Avoid during pregnancy and lactation. Limit long-term use (absolute max. 2 months consecutive). Increases gut motility, thus may decrease absorption of many drugs if taken simultaneously (theoretical). May potentiate effect of drugs on displacing bilirubin (theoretical).     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. 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