Berberis empetrifolia (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Berberis empetrifolia
Evergreen shrub
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The Berberis empetrifolia plant species is found in S. America - S. Argentina, S. Chile. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Berberis empetrifolia
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.8

Habitat:  Waste ground near the sea and at elevations up to 1300 metres[67, 184].

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].

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