Berberine

Berberine

Berberis aristata

RootsMetabolic SupportDigestion
Berberine detail 1

Parts used

Root / Bark

Region

Ayurvedic & Chinese tradition; native to the Himalayas and temperate Asia

Season

September · October · November

Where it comes from

Drawn from barberry, goldenseal, Oregon grape and Chinese coptis roots across Europe, Asia and North America.

How it’s been used through history

The bitter yellow root has been used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years for digestive infections and 'damp heat', and by Native nations and eclectic doctors for eyes, gut and skin.

Lookalike warning

Wild barberry (Berberis) can be confused with Oregon grape (Mahonia). Both contain berberine but vary in concentration; verify species before harvesting.

For educational purposes only. Not medical advice.