Common Names: Barberry

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  • Coptis; Berberis spp.

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Coptis; Berberis spp. Family: Berberidaceae Parts used: Root, Rhizome, Bark, Stem Common names: Barberry, Goldthread, Oregon grape Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Astringent Directionality: Not well characterized Tonicity: Tonifying Qi/Blood/Fluid: Qi tonic Primary Actions Antimicrobial Bitter Choleretic Hepatoprotective Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Indigestion Diarrhea Jaundice Infections Liver dysfunction Skin infections…


  • Coptis; Berberis; Mahonia spp.

    Botanical Overview Coptis; Berberis; Mahonia spp. are members of the Berberidaceae family, commonly known as goldthread, barberry, Oregon grape, and mahonia. These plants are native to regions including North America, East Asia, and Europe. The medicinal parts primarily used are the roots and root bark. Energetics The energetics of these species are characterized by a…


  • Berberis vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry or European barberry, belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to North America. The parts used medicinally include the root, root bark, stem bark, fruit, and leaf. Energetics Berberis vulgaris is characterized by a cooling…