Berberis buxifolia (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Berberis buxifolia
Evergreen shrub
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The Berberis buxifolia plant species is found in S. America - S. Chile and S. Argentina. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. dulcis.

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

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Coastal scrub, forest margins, clearings and moister areas in grass[69].

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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