Herbal Information for Wildcrafted Barberry Root in Powder Form

Common Name:  Barberry

Botanical Name:   Berberis vulgaris

Other Names: Barberry Root Barberries, European Barberry, Jaundice Berry, Pepperidge Bush, Sowberry

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   4 ounces

Form: Fine Powder

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin:   India

Wildcrafted:   Yes

Brand: Starwest Botanicals

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use with blood thinners, antibiotics, or diuretics.

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Chemical Components:  Berberine, alkaloids

Additional Information: Native American peoples used barberry root powder to facilitate digestion and liver function.

• Benefits the Urinary System
• Supports the Immune System
• Benefits the Cardiovascular System
• Aids in the Cleansing of the Gallbladder
• Promotes Normal Respiratory
• Combats Metabolic Syndrome
• Used for more than 2,500 years as a folk remedy.
• May be used as a Poultice

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How to make salves, poultice, tinctures, teas, capsules, gargles, and foot bathes

Starwest Botanicals validated quality assurance testing includes:
• Organoleptic testing to ensure proper appearance, color, aroma and flavor.
• Microscopic and Macroscopic inspection for foreign matter.
• HPTLC for identification, to verify purity and authenticity.
• ICP-MS heavy metal analysis.
• Microbiology testing for pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella.
• Chemical analyses for moisture content, volatile oil, ash and acid insoluble ash.

Audits all suppliers yearly to assure they meet our GMP requirements

Laboratory Analysis

Samples are retained from all shipments are thoroughly tested and compared to our extensive reference library of dried herbs and botanicals to verify authenticity. All lot samples are kept for five years and can be traced for verification.

Starwest Botanicals utilizes not only their in-house laboratory, but also independent labs and consultants to guarantee their analyses are complete. Testing includes organoleptic analysis for aroma, color, flavor and texture. Physical testing involves moisture, volatile oil content, heavy metals, microbiology, thin layer chromatography, and other tests specific to each herb. 

Herbal remedies have been used for thousands of years, in all cultures. In this day and age Western Bulk Herbs and Spices should be regarded as an added element to present-day healthcare, and not as a replacement. Botanical herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, support, and balance.

References:

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/barberry

https://draxe.com/barberry/