Herbal Index Oregon Grape Root

 Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquifolium)

Kingdom: Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Ranunculales
Family: Berberidaceae
Genus: Mahonia
Species:  Mahonia aquifolium


Constituents:
alkaloids (such as, berberine, berbamine, and hydrastine), tannins

Vitamins:

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C- Also known as Ascorbic acid this is one of the most effective and safest nutrients. It is a water soluble vitamin. It is a powerful antioxidant for the synthesis of collagen which helps to make blood vessels and keep the bodies muscles strong. The human body doesn’t have the capacity to generate Vitamin C. Therefore, it needs to

Actions:
This herb is known for purifying the blood and cleansing the liver.
May be good for the following disorders:

• Any Skin condition from acne to psorasis

There has not been sufficient study by the FDA of Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquifolium)   to say that it is good for the use of all the conditions mentioned above. Please read my legal disclaimer.

Sources
Prescription’s for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A Blach CNC. If you like this information please support the publisher.
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