Barberry in Herbalist: Property of Barberry

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Parts Used

The plant uses the fruits, bark and roots as a source of active ingredients.

Chemical constituents

• Polyphenols;
• Essential oil;
• Alkaloids (berberine, berbamine, magniglorine).

Barberry in Herbalist: Property of Barberry

Barberry, used in the past as a bitter-tonic, blood purifier and urinary disinfectant, can be nephrotoxic and cause side effects on the cardiorespiratory system (vasodilating and slowing down cardiac activity); therefore, its use as a phytotherapeutic is to be abandoned.
The cosmetic use of barberry is specifically prohibited.