Oregon Grape
Berberis aquifolium
A berberine-rich root with reasonable topical evidence for psoriasis and traditional use for digestion and skin.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A berberine-rich root with reasonable topical evidence for psoriasis and traditional use for digestion and skin.
A berberine-rich root with reasonable topical evidence for psoriasis and traditional use for digestion and skin.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A berberine-rich root with reasonable topical evidence for psoriasis and traditional use for digestion and skin.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Berberine alters drug metabolism; not for newborns or pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Newborns
Berberine alters drug metabolism; not for newborns or pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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