Toxic
Effect:
excretory, cleansing, effective on uric acid, effective on the eyes, highly dissolving
Areas of application:
dilutes the uric acid, strengthens the stomach, intestines and liver, jaundice, fever, stubborn liver problems, headaches, bile problems, improves the blood, skin rashes, warts, chilblains, depression, gout, rheumatism, menstrual pain, as a laxative, discomfort in the external eye , styes, eyelid inflammation, general poor eyesight
Plant parts used:
Root, leaves, fruits
Collection time:
Root in spring and autumn,
Leaves in June
Berries before ripeness
To find:
In deciduous forests, near hedges and on sunny slopes.
Ingredients:
Berberine, essential oil, fruit acid, gum, vitamin C, dextrose, lavulose, alkaloids, wax
Other:
☕ Tea: Pour 1/4 liter of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of roots or leaves and let it steep for 5 minutes. Then strain. 1 cup per day is sufficient.
🛑 Attention: In contrast to the fruits, barberry root, bark, wood and leaves contain the alkaloid berberine, which is toxic in large quantities. You should exercise caution when dosing! Overdose may result in vomiting, diarrhea and cramps.
A strong yellow dye can be obtained from the roots and wood of the barberry. You can use it to dye fabrics and even leather yellow.