Barberry Bark Powder
Botanical Name: Berberis vulgaris
Common Name:
- English: Common Barberry, True Barberry, Indian Barberry
- Ayurvedic: Daruharidraa, Daruharidra
- Unani: Darhald, Sumblo booti
- Also, known as: Chatrod, Kashmal, Darvi, Daruhuladur, Manupasupu, Gangeti, Daruhalidi, Daaru Haldi Lakdi Daaru Haldi Wood, Daruhalad, Varatiumanjal, Sumalu, Maramanjal, Daruhaladi, Daruhaldi, Maramannal, Maradarishana, Maradarishina, and Katamkateri
Habitat: North Western Himalayas
Origin: India
Harvested: Wild
Parts Used: Bark
General Information:
Barberry is an erect, spinous, deciduous shrub usually 1.8 -3.6 meters in height found in the Himalaya ranges at an elevation of 1000-3000 meters and in the Nilgiri Hills in South India. Bark is around 0.4 -0.8 cm thick, pale yellowish brown, soft closely and rather deeply furrowed, rough, brittle.
How to use:
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".
Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.
Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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