Barberry Root

History:

Barberry is a bushy, highly ornamental shrub that is both evergreen and deciduous and found over the greater part of Europe, North Africa, Asia and North and South America. It is said that insects are exceedingly fond of it; cows, sheep, and goats will eat it; but horses and swine refuse it. Barberry is generally not planted in the United States, and is not popular with farmers, because it is said to contain a destructive wheat-rust fungus that will infect surrounding crops. Its long history goes back to ancient Egypt, where it was used with Fennel to dispel plague and pestilential conditions, and modern Egyptians still employ a juice of the berries in herbal preparations to this day. Berberis is the Arabic name of the fruit (signifying a shell), and many believe the name is derived from this word, because the leaves are glossy like the inside of a shell. Others claim that it is derived from the Phoenician word, barbar, meaning "glossy."  Italians called the plant "Holy Thorn," because it is thought to have formed part of the Crown of Thorns made for Jesus Christ. Native Americans used the herb for liver health and also as a dye for baskets and cloth. The fruits have been included in refreshing jellies and condiments, and the bark, stems and roots have been used as a wool and leather dye. Most of the plant, including the root, is used for therapeutic purposes. There are many species of the plant throughout the world with similar properties, and they are used therapeutically to support a variety of issues. The most important constituents in Barberry are the alkaloids, berberine and berbamine, which account for most of its beneficial properties. Other botanical constituents include wax, tannin, resin, albumin, gum, acids, fat, starch, minerals, beta-carotene, B-vitamins and vitamin C.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Contraindications:
Berberine-containing plants, including Barberry Root Herbal Supplement (or Goldenseal or Oregon Grape) should not be used by pregnant or nursing women. Those who suffer from hyperthyroid conditions should not take Barberry. Vitamin B-6 can interfere with Barberry's antibiotic activity and should not be taken during the regimen. High doses (many times the recommended amount) may cause depression, vomiting, lowered blood pressure and lowered heart rate, lethargy, nosebleed, skin and eye irritation and kidney irritation. It is recommended that Barberry be taken for approximately two weeks with a break before beginning regimen again (two weeks).

Capsule Information:
Our Barberry Root supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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