Berberis canadensis Allegheny barberry (Berberidaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Berberis canadensis
Allegheny barberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Berberis canadensis plant species is found in N. America - Virginia to Georgia, Alberta and Indiana. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Allegheny barberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. angulizans.

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Latin Name:  Berberis canadensis
Common Name:  Allegheny barberry
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Banks of streams and dry woods[11, 43].

Medicinal Information: Berberine, universally present in rhizomes of Berberis species, has marked antibacterial effects. Since it is not appreciably absorbed by the body, it is used orally in the treatment of various enteric infections, especially bacillary dysentery[218]. It should not be used with Glyccyrriza species (Liquorice) because this nullifies the effects of the berberine[218]. Berberine has also shown antitumour activity[218]. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of fevers and diarrhoea[222].

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