This woodland plant is often known as sowberry.
In ancient Egypt barberry was used in combination with fennel seeds as a cure for the plague.
Later it was used as a purgative and was used in cures for dysentery. Barberry contains berberine, which has astringent properties, and was commonly used in gargles and mouth washes as a cure for sore throats. Other disorders thought to be helped by it were high blood pressure and kidney stones. Barberry is high in vitamin C.
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