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    Barberry

    Scientific:Berberis vulgaris
    Other:Barberry
    Family:Berberidaceae
    • Summary
    • Indications
    • Actions
    • Constituents
    • Posology
    • Safety
    • Interactions
    • References

    Summary

    Barberry contains berberine and other isoquinoline alkaloids responsible for its bitter taste and also its antimicrobial properties. As a digestive bitter, herbalists use barberry to improve digestive function to treat indigestion, gallstones and liver disease. Also, it's particularly useful for infections of the digestive tract including diarrhea caused by both bacteria and parasites. Research suggests the presents of flavonolignans in barberry inhibit multi• drug resistant pumps thereby working synergistically with berberine to over• come drug• resistant infections. Also, the flavonolignans possess hepatoprotective properties making them useful for liver diseases like hepatitis.

    Most of the clinical trials conducted use berberine extracts rather than the herb. Berberine has shown benefit against diarrhea• predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) and associated micro• organism including Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) diarrhea and giardia. Also, several studies suggest that berberine may improve blood sugar levels and may be useful in diabetes. Berberine inhibits cholesterol synthesis and may aid in heart disease. Human trials show it lowers liver enzymes and may be valuable in the treatment of non• alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

    Indications

    Infection
    • bacteria
    • yeast
    • viruses
    • parasites

    Gastrointestinal
    • atonic digestive complaints

    -
    - • dyspepsia

    -
    - • hypochlorhydria
    • gastric ulcer
    • colitis
    • infectious diarrhea

    Hepatobiliary
    • conditions related to cholestasis:
    • cholelithiasis (gallstones)
    • cholecystitis
    • biliary dyskinesia

    Dermatologic
    • alterative for chronic skin conditions especially when associated with poor digestion and elimination causing bad blood
    • hives
    • eczema
    • psoriasis
    • acne

    Metabolic
    • diabetes
    • high cholesterol
    • non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD )

    Actions

    • Bitter
    • Stomachic
    • Hepatic
    • Cholagogue
    • Choleretic
    • Alterative
    • Mdr Pump Inhibitor
    • Antimicrobial
    • Antibacterial
    • Antifungal
    • Antiparasitic
    • Antileishmanial
    • Antiinflammatory
    • Hepatoprotective
    • Laxative (Mild)
    • Emmenagogue

    Constituents

    • Isoquinoline Alkaloids (E.g. Hydrastine, Berberine)
    • Flavonolignans

    Posology

    • Tincture (1:5 in 60% EtOH): 1• 2 ml tid
    • Decoction (dried root): 1 tsp tid

    Safety

    Contraindications: Pregnancy and lactation (uterine stimulant). Berberine is considered teratogenic.

    Caution: Hypertension, gastritis, peptic ulcers.

    Hypertension: Caution use due to hypertensive and hypotensive effects; monitor BP regularly.

    †Gastritis, peptic ulcers: Stimulation of gastric secretions can irritate inflamed mucous membranes; concomitant ingestion of demulcent herbs can help prevent aggravation.

    Interactions

    • MDR pump inhibitors • contains a flavolignin that inhibits multi• drug resistance pumps, which are responsible for making bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics and cancer resistant to specific chemotherapeutic agents. Therefore it may be a good adjunctive herb to prevent and/or overcome drug resistance.

    • Barbiturate • may potentiate their effects.

    References

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    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

    Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

    Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.

    Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

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    Barberry

    Scientific:Berberis vulgaris
    Other:Barberry
    Family:Berberidaceae

    Summary

    Barberry contains berberine and other isoquinoline alkaloids responsible for its bitter taste and also its antimicrobial properties. As a digestive bitter, herbalists use barberry to improve digestive function to treat indigestion, gallstones and liver disease. Also, it's particularly useful for infections of the digestive tract including diarrhea caused by both bacteria and parasites. Research suggests the presents of flavonolignans in barberry inhibit multi• drug resistant pumps thereby working synergistically with berberine to over• come drug• resistant infections. Also, the flavonolignans possess hepatoprotective properties making them useful for liver diseases like hepatitis.

    Most of the clinical trials conducted use berberine extracts rather than the herb. Berberine has shown benefit against diarrhea• predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) and associated micro• organism including Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) diarrhea and giardia. Also, several studies suggest that berberine may improve blood sugar levels and may be useful in diabetes. Berberine inhibits cholesterol synthesis and may aid in heart disease. Human trials show it lowers liver enzymes and may be valuable in the treatment of non• alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

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