Oregon Grape
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Product Details
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)
Traditionally used in herbal medicine:
• alterative (blood cleanser)
• antioxidant
• cholagogue
• laxative
• hepatic
• tonic/astringent
• anti-microbial
• anti-malarial
• anti-amoebic
• anti-fungal
• anti-inflammatory
• antibacterial
• topical antibacterial/antiseptic
• prostate & urinary tract antispasmodic
• anti-emetic
• anti-diarrheal
• appetite stimulant
• leucorrhea, vaginitis, yeast infections
Traditional Herbal Uses:
• UTIs
• Eyewashes, antiseptic wound washes -act as a tonic astringent for mucous membranes.
• gastric & duodenal mucous membrane ulcers
• diarrhea
• dysentery
• parasitic infection
• gastritis
• cholecystitis
• weak digestion
• gallstones
Caution: high dose can be toxic & cause nausea, vomiting.
Visit Health Canada’s site for further cautions.
Herbal Constituents:
Isoquinoline alkaloids:
Berberine is antimicrobial, (bacteria, fungi, protozoa), astringent, anti-inflammatory, cardiotonic, anti-diabetic, anticarcinogenic; berberastine/berberamine also are found in Oregon grape. It is an excellent contact anti-bacterial, anti-septic agent. Berberine acts as bitter tonic, astringent, cholagogue, & choleretic to stimulate bile & support digestion/absorption of fats.
• Palmatine is antimicrobial & similar to berberine
• Jatrorrhizine is antimicrobial.
• Oxyacanthine is an antioxidant & may decrease rate of gallstone formation
* This section cites Lisa Ganora.
Body Systems:
• Immune Support
• Skin, Hair & Nails Support
• Digestive Support
• Urinary Support
• Cardiovascular Support
Additional Information
Instructions:
Allow Oregon Grape to support your skin health, immune, urinary, cardiovascular & digestive systems.
Use: Use: Take 1-3 ml, 3 times daily. 1:3@45%
Colour, taste and consistency from one batch to another may vary
due to variations in nature. This does not affect potency or quality.
Health & Product Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or illness. Please consult your healthcare provider prior to use of this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition. Individual results may vary. Visit Health Canada’s website for cautions and contraindications of natural health products.