Medicinal plant Berberis vulgaris Barberry Berberitze twig with fruits and leaves

Barberry Berberis vulgaris Barberry acts on the gallbladder to improve bile flow and ameliorate conditions such as gallbladder pain gallstones and jaundice Barberry s strongly antiseptic property is of value in cases of amebic dysentery cholera and other similar gastrointestinal infections Barberry is one of the mildest and best liver tonics known good for jaundice hepatitis and diabetes The berberine in barberry has remarkable infection fighting properties Studies around the world show it kills microorganisms that cause wound infections Staphylococci Streptococci diarrhea Salmonella Shigella dysentery Endamoeba histolytica cholera Vibrio cholerae giardiasis Giardia lamblia urinary tract infections Escherichia coli and vaginal yeast infections Candida albicans Berberine may also fight infection by stimulating the immune system Studies show that it activates the macrophages white blood cells that devour harmful microorganisms In Germany a berberine preparation Ophthiole is used to treat sensitive eyes inflamed lids and pinkeye conjunctivitis Barberry contains chemicals that may help reduce elevated blood pressure by enlarging blood vessels The bark is astringent antidiarrheal and healing to the intestinal wall in short barberry has a strong highly beneficial effect on the digestive system as a whole It helps in the treatment of chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis The decoction makes a gentle and effective wash for the eyes although it must be diluted sufficiently before use Liquid of the chewed root was placed on injuries and on wounds while cuts and bruises were washed with a root decoction A preparation of the bark or berries will be useful as a gargle for sore mouth and chronic opthalmia It has been successfully used to treat Leishmaniasis infections transmitted by sandflies It has the ability to reduce an enlarged spleen and acts against malaria