Barberry is a versatile medicinal plant. Here you can find out which parts of the plant promise a healing effect and what you can use them for.
What healing properties does barberry have?
The barberry berries have aantibacterial and strengthening effect They contain a lot of vitamin C. The root bark has a diuretic and circulation-promoting effect. It is used, for example, against urinary tract diseases, loss of appetite and bile problems. The leaves of barberry are used against digestive problems.
What healing properties do the roots of barberry have?
The roots of barberry are usedagainst bilious problemsanddigestive problems. It is only the root bark, not the root itself, that is processed. The roots of barberry also contain harmful alkaloids. It is therefore better to use products from the pharmacy or from industrial processing. This way you avoid dangerous dosages or contact with alkaloids. The root bark is often only used externally for medicinal purposes.
Are dried barberries he althy?
Barberry berries in particular are known for theirhe alth-promoting effects. Please pay attention to this when processing the berries:
- Do not process seeds
- Dry or process berries fresh
Barberry berries contain many vitamins. Consuming the barberry fruit has a correspondingly positive effect on the immune system. You can easily harvest the berry from barberries in Germany or Europe.
What healing properties do the leaves of barberry have?
The leaves of the barberry are sometimes used againstdigestive problemsorloss of appetite. They are known as medicinal herbs. You can harvest the leaves of the plant from the barberry over a longer period of time than is the case with the berries. However, in this case too, you should find out exactly about the possible applications and the correct dosage before using it as a remedy.
Tip
Make berries into jelly or juice
The fruits of the barberry can be used to make juice, jelly or jam. These products no longer taste as sour as the raw berries of the plant and also offer tasty consumption in everyday life.
