Mahonia fremontii

Mahonia fremontii
Family:Mahonia fremontii; Antibacterial; Antitumor; Bitter; Hepatic; Laxative; Tonic.
Common name:Mahonia
The plant has been used as an aid for the gums. The roots are bitter tonic hepatic and laxative. An infusion has been used to promote digestion. Berberine universally present in rhizomes of Mahonia species has marked antibacterial effects and is used as a bitter tonic. Since it is not appreciably absorbed by the body it is used orally in the treatment of various enteric infections especially bacterial dysentery. It should not be used with Glycyrrhiza species (Liquorice) because this nullifies the effects of the berberine. Berberine has also shown antitumour activity. The root and root bark are best harvested in the autumn.

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