Barberry Root (Sak Simbloo)

OVERVIEW

Barberry is an herb. The fruit, bark, and roots are used to make medicine.

The fruit of barberry is used for kidney, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract discomforts such as heartburn, stomach cramps, constipation, lack of appetite, liver and spleen disease; for bronchial and lung discomforts; for spasms; to increase circulation; to boost the immune system; and as a supplemental source of vitamin C.

Benefits

Diabetes.
Gum swelling (gingivitis).
Kidney problems.
Bladder problems.
Heartburn.
Stomach cramps.
Diarrhea.
Liver problems.
Spleen problems.
Lung problems.
Heart and circulation problems.
Fever.
Arthritis.

SIDE EFFECTS

The fruit of European barberry is LIKELY SAFE when consumed in food amounts. There is not enough information to know if barberry is safe in medicinal amounts.