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ZUURBES, Berberis vulgaris |
| Parts used: Root and stem bark |
| Constituents:
Alkaloids, Chelidonic acid, Tannins, Wax, Resin, Vit C, Magnesium |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Appetite stimulant |
Anemia |
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Cholagogue |
Dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, candidiasis,
constipation, will increase peristalsis, cholelithiasis, jaundice |
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Antibacterial |
Specific to E coli, staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus
viridins, pseudomonas aeruginosa, salmonella typhi |
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Spleen tonic |
Increases blood circulation to the spleen, resulting
increased phagocyte production |
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Antioxidant |
For after chemotherapy, increases white blood cells
(leukocytopenia), inhibits lipid peroxidation |
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Anti-emetic |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Cystitis |
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| Herbal extract,
20-40mL per week |
| Energetics: Bitter, astringent, cool, dry. Dosha: PK-V+ |
| Meridians: spleen, stomach, liver, gallbladder |
| Caution: Pregnancy |
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