Barberry is a shrub with gray, thorny branches that can grow to about 9 feet tall. Bright yellow flowers bloom between the months of April and June and become dark, drooping bunches of red berries in the fall. The root, bark, and berries are used for medicinal purposes.
Description
Barberry is a shrub with gray, thorny branches that can grow to about 9 feet tall. Bright yellow flowers bloom between the months of April and June and become dark, drooping bunches of red berries in the fall. The root, bark, and berries are used for medicinal purposes.
The stem, root bark, and fruit of barberry contain alkaloids, the most prominent of which is berberine. Laboratory studies in test tubes and animals suggest that berberine has antimicrobial (killing bacteria and parasites), anti-inflammatory, hypotensive (causing a lowering of blood pressure), sedative, and anticonvulsant effects. Berberine may also stimulate the immune system. It also acts on the smooth muscles that line the intestines. This last effect may help improve digestion and reduce gastrointestinal pain. Barberries are incredibly nutritious, making them a highly recommended ingredient among healthy diets.
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Nutrition Facts:
Principle | Per 100 gr | Nutrient value |
Energy | 352.8 cal | |
Total Fat | 0.4 gr | 0 |
Saturated Fat | 0.1 gr | 0 |
Sodium | 298.8 mg | 12 % |
Carbohydrates | 79.2 gr | 26 % |
Dietary Fiber | 10 gr | 4% |
Sugars | 46.8 | |
Vitamin A | 54 % | |
Vitamin C | %82.8 | |
Calcium | 14.8 % | |
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Protein | 14.4 gr | 0 |
Iron | 39.6 % |
