Medicinal effects of Berberis rubra

Harvesting Berberis rubrum

Dig up purple-leaf barberry in spring and autumn, wash it and dry it in the sun.

Berberis purpurogena nature and flavor

According to Tang Materia Medica, Berberis purpurogenum is bitter, very cold and non-toxic.

Functions and indications of Berberis purpurogena

Purple-leafed Berberis can clear away heat and dampness, purge fire and detoxify. It is commonly used to treat acute enteritis, jaundice, pneumonia, conjunctivitis, carbuncles, boils, and metrorrhagia. Berberis purpurogenum usage

For internal use: decoct in water, 1-3 qian; or stew with meat. For external use: decoct in water and use as eye drops; or grind into powder and sprinkle on eyes; also decoct in water and use as hot compress.

Clinical application of Berberis purpurogena

Chronic tracheitis

The whole herb of Berberis rubrum is boiled into a paste and then pressed into tablets. After taking it, it has the effects of relieving cough, expectorant and anti-inflammatory, among which the anti-inflammatory effect is better. Clinical studies have shown that after taking the medicine, patients have increased appetite, better spirits and sleep, and no toxic side effects.

Pneumonia in children

Berberine can be extracted from Berberis chinensis. Berberine can be made into a bactericidal and antipyretic injection for intravenous injection, which has obvious antibacterial, anti-infection and antipyretic effects.

Dysentery, enteritis

Berberine (crude extract) extracted from the root of Berberis rubra can be made into capsules and taken with warm water to treat dysentery. For adults, take double the dose for the first time, and for children, take half the dose.

Meningococcal disease

Remove the skin of the purple-leafed Berberis vulgaris root, soak it in water for a day and night, add water and boil it, and use it as nasal drops to relieve breath.

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