Mahonia fremontii Mahonia (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia fremontii
Mahonia
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia fremontii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mahonia.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia fremontii
Common Name:  Mahonia
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Torr.)Fedde.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Dry rocky places, especially in piñon-juniper woods, often in gravelly soils, 900 - 1500 metres in California[67, 71].

Medicinal Information: The plant has been used as an aid for the gums[257]. The roots are bitter tonic, hepatic and laxative[257]. An infusion has been used to promote digestion[257]. 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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