BARBERRY
Berberis vulgaris
Parts used: bark.
 
Authorized health claims:
  • Digestive function.
  • Liver function.
  • Regularity of bowel transit.
  • Function of the digestive system.
PROPERTIES:
  • Liver tonic (one of the best known);
  • Activates liver functions in a light but very effective way;
  • Hepatoprotective;
  • Aperitive;
  • Digestive;
  • Stomachic;
  • Antiemetic;
  • Cholagogue: promotes biliary secretion;
  • Choleretic: facilitates bile production;
  • Venous tonifying (like hydrastine);
  • Vasoconstrictor;
  • Diuretic (medium);
  • Laxative (slightly);
  • Antimicrobial;
  • Antibacterial;
  • Antifungal (Candida albicans);
  • Urinary antiseptic;
  • Hypotensive;
  • Antihemorrhagic;
  • Febrifuge (antipyretic);
  • Alterative;
  • Depurative (blood);
  • Purifying (blood);
  • Spleen tonic;
  • Antidiarrhoeal (inhibits enterotoxins and cholera toxin);
  • Antiarrhythmic (positive inotropic);
  • Prevents cancer;
  • Anticancer (amplifies the action of antitumorals and inhibits the effect of carcinogens);
  • Mydriatic;
  • Stimulates tear secretion;
  • Anticariogenic;
  • Inhibits acetylcholinesterase;
  • Glucose lowering;
  • Immunostimulant;
  • Antiperiodic (effective against seasonal illnesses).
INDICATIONS: 
  • Dyspepsia with loss of appetite;
  • Digestive difficulties;
  • Nausea;
  • Indigestion;
  • Menstrual disorders;
  • Vein dilatation (hemorrhoids, varicose veins);
  • Gout;
  • Rheumatism;
  • Liver disease (hepatitis, liver problems);
  • Jaundice;
  • Biliary lithiasis;
  • Nephrolithiasis;
  • Hepatic colic;
  • Nephritic colic (prior and during the crisis);
  • Cholecystitis;
  • Oliguria;
  • Diseases of the urinary tract (kidney problems);
  • Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen);
  • Diabetes;
  • Fever statuses;
  • Malaria;
  • Leishmaniasis;
  • High blood pressure;
  • Bleeding;
  • Gastrointestinal infections (salmonellosis, amebiasis, cholera, etc. ..);
  • Chronic dermatoses;
  • Candida albicans (fungus);
  • Giardia intestinalis (parasite);
  • Diarrhea;
  • Tuberculosis;
  • Arthritis;
  • Lumbago.
To facilitate the sheet reading, the main properties are highlighted in bold. The indications on the traditional use of plants in the herbal sector, have been derived from the following literature sources, which should be consulted for in-depth information on plants and other interesting uses and suggestions:
  • PDR (Physicians’ Desk Reference) for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition, Ed. Thomson 2007.
  • Perugini Billi F., Manuale di Fitoterapia, Edizioni Junior, Azzano San Paolo (BG) 2004.
  • Pizzorno J. E. Jr., Murray M. T., Trattato di Medicina Naturale, Red Edizioni, Novara 2001.
  • Pomini L., Erboristeria Italiana, Edizioni Vitalità, Torino, 1990.
  • Tierra M., Grande manuale di Erboristeria, Vol. I e II, Mediterranee, 1995.
  • Valnet J., Fitoterapia. Cura delle malattie con le piante, Aldo Martello - Giunti Editore, 1976.
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