Barberry is essentially a shrub that has thorny branches. This 8 to 9 feet plant is filled with lovely yellow flowers that bloom between the months of April to June. The bloom then gives way to red bunches of berries during fall season. These tasty ripened berries are also used to make jam.
Barberries are sour in taste but not as bitter as cranberries.
Barberry is an
herb plant that contains many curative properties such as berberine alkaloids. The root, stem and the berry fruit of
barberry herb contain chemical compositions that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This herb was even used in ancient Egyptian society, when the Kings and queens had it along with fennel seeds to prevent major illnesses such as plague.
Some Curative Qualities of Barberry are as follows:
o Barberry is rich in alkaloids that kills bacteria and prevents other bodily infections.
o It is also known to give stimulation to the immune system and bring down fever. Nowadays
barberry is used as folk medication to treat stomach upsets, diarrhea conditions, reduce high fever and relief from heartburn.
o Barberry herb is extremely beneficial in treating various skin infections, reduce inflammations, candida skin infections and even give some relief to patients suffering from psoriasis.
o Medical reports further suggest that
barberry may be useful in treating urinary infections, gastrointestinal tracts, bronchitis problems and sinusitis.
Barberry may be easily available with herb specialists.
Barberry may be in form of capsules, ointments, tinctures and liquid extracts. It may be also used in tea preparations.
