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Oregon grape root

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Berberis aquifoliumMahonia aquifolium

Oral Uses

  • Congestive heart failure RatingRatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root contains berberine; alleviates arrhythmia; improves physical activity capacity; improves heart function. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Candidiasis RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root reduces yeast in the body; inhibits candida overgrowth; improves digestion; alleviates diarrhea. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cystitis RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antibacterial; enhances immune system; it has antibiotic like properties. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root reduces total cholesterol; reduces triglycerides; reduces heart disease risk. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root reduces total cholesterol and triglycerides. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Nausea RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root reduces nausea. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General cancer RatingRating

    Oregon grape root enhances immune system; used for treatment. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root has antibiotic like properties. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea; alleviates bacteria related diarrhea; alleviates virus related diarrhea. Take 2-4 g of dried oregon grape root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Psoriasis RatingRatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation containing 10% oregon grape root extract 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Acne RatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antibacterial; fights infection. Apply a topical preparation containing 10% oregon grape root extract 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Athlete's foot RatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Blepharitis RatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antibacterial; alleviates symptoms. Use eye drops containing oregon grape root extract daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Conjunctivitis RatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antibacterial; alleviates symptoms. Use eye drops containing oregon grape root extract daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Eczema RatingRating

    Oregon grape root reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Ringworm RatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root has antibiotic like properties. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Parasiticide RatingRatingRating

    Oregon grape root is a parasiticide; eliminates parasites on the skin. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Oregon grape root is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Apply a topical preparation containing oregon grape root extract 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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