Oregon Grape

Other Common Names: Mountain grape, Holly-leaved Barberry, California barberry.

Latin description: Berberis aquifolium or mahoniaa
aquifolium.

Parts to use: Rhizome and root.

Chemical constituents: Berberine, berbamine, herbamine, oxyacanthine.

Actions: Alterative, antiseptic, antioxydant, hepatic.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Oregon Grape has a reputation for improving stubborn skin diseases including eczema and psoriasis (characterized by scaly patches).
Oregon Grape also helps to strenghten liver, lungs, kidneys and intestines.
It has antiseptic properties fighting a variety of parasites.

A highly effective blood and tissue
cleanser. Because of its bitter properties it can be used
to stimulate the liver and gallbladder function. Oregon
grape stimulates the production of bile, consequently it
is an excellent digestive tonic. Use would be indicated
wherever one would notice skin eruptions and skin
impurities, typically with any type of skin disorder. If
dealing with a life threatening disease such as cancer or
other conditions it would be the best purifier for the
blood, tissues, and body to allow the immune system to
function properly. Also indicated use for rheumatism if
you don’t have other herbs as it is not the very first
choice. It can also be used in conditions of hypothyroidism
to stimulate the thyroid. As we see Goldenseal
become extinct, Oregon grape may become a substitute.
Use 3 parts Oregon grape, and 1 part Echinacea
Angustifolia instead of Goldenseal.

CAUTION: Since it does contain Berberine, which is a
uterine stimulator, it should be avoided during pregnancy
unless taken under the advice of a qualified practitioner. It
could cause a spontaneous abortion.

Dosage

Capsules: 4 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Decoction: 3 ounces 3x daily.

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Goldenrod
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Hops
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Horsetail
Hydrangea
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Oregon Grape