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The dried fruit of berberis vulgaris, commonly  known as Barberry, is used as a herbal medicine. The active ingredients in barberries are the isoquinolone alkaloids, especially berberin.

The berries are edible and rich in vitamin C. They have a very sharp flavour. They do have thorns and this makes harvesting them difficult. They are also an important food source for many small birds

Source:

Bark, berries, roots.

Content:

Berbamine, berberine, berberrubine, columbamine, hydrastine, jatrorrhizine, manganese, oxycanthine, palmatine, vitamin C.

Uses:

Reduces heart rate, breathing, bronchial constriction. Do not use if pregnant. Promotes intestinal movement. Kills bacteria on skin.

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