Oregon Grape

Scientific Name: Mahonia aquifolium

Description

Oregon state flower; berberine-rich.

Therapeutic Properties

Antimicrobial; Bitter digestive; Skin (topical)

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Tincture; Capsules; Topical

Dosage

Per label; topical for psoriasis

Precautions

Jaundice/infant caution; pregnancy caution

Replacement / Alternatives

Goldenseal; Barberry

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany