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2.2 Barberry (Berberis vulgaris):
Therapeutic actions:
Antimicrobial, antiemetic, bitter, cholagogue, choleretic, mild laxative. (Mills & Bone, 2000. p.286)
Phytochemical constituents that enhance these:
Alkaloids, including:
(Mills & Bone, 2000. p.286)
Supporting evidence:
Berberine has been shown to improve bile and bilirubin secretion in clinical studies. It has also been shown to have antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi and protozoa. (Newall, et al., 1996. p. 151)
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