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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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Barberry Bark Powder