Barberry Bark (Berberis vulgaris)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Berberis vulgaris
COMMON NAMES
Common Barberry, European Barberry
FAMILY
Berberidaceae
DESCRIPTION
A native, bushy shrub that bears bitter red elongated berries in the autumn. Widespread throughout the UK.
Traditionally used to support the liver and gallbladder.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose dried chopped bark.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Decoction: Half a 1 teaspoon to 1 (1 to 2 g) of herb to a cup of cold water, bring to the boil and leave to sit for 15 minutes. Or steep 1 teaspoon bark in cold water overnight. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired. Drink 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
CAUTIONS
Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, or taking any medication. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
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