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Cholagogue, hepatic, anti-emetic, bitter, laxative
Ayurvedic action:
Diuretic, antibilious, refrigerant, stomachic, bitter tonic,
antiperiodic, alterative, antipyretic
Used for the treatment as an antibiotic, immune stimulant,
for treating pinkeye, high blood pressure.
One study showed that the herb may shrink some tumors. Another
study shoed that it has anti-inflammatory properties, useful
for treating arthritis. More work is needed in this case.
Indications : Barberry is one of the best remedies for correcting
liver function and promoting the flow of bile. It is indicated
when there is an inflammation of the gall-bladder or in the
presence of gall stones. When jaundice occurs due to a congested
state of the liver, Barberry is also indicated. As a bitter
tonic with mild laxative effects, it is used with weak or
debilitated people to strengthen and cleanse the system The
herb is believed to have the ability to reduce an enlarged
spleen. It acts against malaria.
Herbalists recommend barberry as a stimulating tonic hepatic:
influences the mucosa generally, removing mucoid accumulations
and controlling excess secretion. Improves appetite, digestion
and assimilation. Indicated for gouty constitutions.
Felter considered barberry much like Hydrastis and could
be employed for many of the uses of that scarce and high-priced
drug. Barberry tends to dilate the blood vessels, thereby
lowering blood pressure. A teaspoon of the root will purge
the bowels, or use an infusion of the berries with wine for
the same purpose. A decoction of either berries or root bark
makes a good mouthwash or gargle for mouth and throat irritations.
The fresh juice of the fruit is also said to strengthen the
gums and relieve pyorrhea when brushed on or applied directly
to the gums.
Ayurvedic Applications
For bile and urinary conditions, Pitta detoxification, and
congestion of abdomen and pelvic cavities; rheumatism, scarlet
fever, brain disorders, heat, thirst, nausea; small amounts-
tonic; large doses-purgative; excellent herb for jaundice,
during pregnancy, mild laxative, periodic neuralgia, fevers,
skin diseases, vomiting in pregnancy; fruit-mild laxative/purgative
for children, fevers, blood purifier, malaria, gastric and
duodenal ulcers; sores, jaundice, enlarged liver and spleen,
and regulates liver functioning, diabetes, and toxins/ama
(with twice as much turmeric); destroys toxins, reduces body
fat (with turmeric); renal calculi, abdominal and pelvic congestion;
G.I. stimulant, reduces blood pressure.
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