Barberry (Berberis Vulgaris), dried root, Bilkaria, 30 g

Barberry
Berberis Vulgaris L.

Barberry is a shrub in the genus Berberis. It produces edible but sharply acidic berries, which people in many countries eat as a tart and refreshing fruit.

It is a deciduous shrub growing up to 4 metres (13 ft) high. The leaves are small oval, 2–5 centimetres (0.79–1.97 in) long and 1–2 centimetres (0.39–0.79 in) broad, with a serrated margin; they are borne in clusters of 2–5 together, subtended by a three-branched spine 3–8 mm long. The flowers are yellow, 4–6 millimetres (0.16–0.24 in) across, produced on 3–6 centimetres (1.2–2.4 in) long panicles in late spring. The fruit is an oblong red berry 7–10 millimetres (0.28–0.39 in) long and 3–5 millimetres (0.12–0.20 in) broad, ripening in late summer or autumn; they are edible but sour.

Barberry - dried root

Application: as an aid in liver, bile and uterine changes, gout, etc.

Method of preparation: 1 teaspoon of the herb is boiled for 4 minutes in 500 ml of water. Strain and drink in 3 equal portions the day before meals.

Strong acting! To be taken only with a doctor's prescription and under medical supervision!

Packing: 30 g