Barberry

Berberis vulgaris

Reference	HPTBAR
Part of plant	Fruit
Country of Origin	France

Applications
Internally Barberry is used by naturopaths and herbalists to treat diarrhoea dysentery and gallstones. Barberry may have an affinity with the eyes and the herb is added to ointments commercially to help alleviate the symptoms of conjunctivitis and soothe sensitive eyes. A study in Germany has shown that Barberry ointment can significantly reduce skin eruptions in psoriasis sufferers.

How to Use
Shake before use. Take 3-5 drops in a glass of water or juice, three times a day.

Safety Data
If taken in excess, barberry may cause nausea, vomiting, convulsions, low blood pressure, abnormally low heartbeat and breathing.
Do not take if pregnant or trying to conceive.
When taken internally it may counteract short-acting blood thinners.
Men who have problems in fathering a child should avoid barberry, as it contains palmitine hydroxide which could interfere with the maturation of sperm cells which may contribute to sterility.
NOTE
Tortue Rouge Tinctures are very potent and offer maximum bioavailability. This means that they are quickly and effectively absorbed by the body. Customers tell us that they find them more effective than tablets. You need just 3 to 5 drops 3 times a day as against 15 to 20 or even 30 to 40 drops of other brands. Our 20ml size is equivalent to approx 2 months supply. To experience the difference, try one of our trial sizes

About the Product
A scrubby deciduous herb with toothed leaves and yellow flowers followed by oval red fruits, Barberry is effective against disease-causing organisms, is stimulant to the liver, capable of treating gall stones and is also a digestive tonic.
Berberine stimulates the white blood cells that devour microorganisms and is an excellent immune system booster. It contains chemicals that reputedly enlarge blood vessels and so reduce blood pressure.
Studies have shown that its key constituent berberine kills the staphylococcus and streptococcus organisms that cause wound infections ; the salmonella and shigella organisms that can cause diarrhoea ; entamoeba histolytica that causes dysentery ; escherichia coli that causes urinary tract infections ; and candida.