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Mahonia confusa Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Mahonia confusa plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Mahonia confusa Family: Berberidaceae Author: Sprague. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.5 Mature Width: 2 Habitat: Not known
Medicinal Information: The leaf is anticancer[218].
A decoction of the root is febrifuge and odontalgic[218].
Berberine, universally present in rhizomes of Mahonia species, has marked antibacterial effects[218] and is used as a bitter tonic[213]. 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]. The root and rootbark are best harvested in the autumn[213].
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