🍇 Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquifolium) | Liver, Skin & Immune Support | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

Other Names: Oregon grape root, Mountain grape, Holly-leaved barberry, Mahonia aquifolium (scientific name), Spanish: “raíz de la uva de Oregón,” “agracejo de montaña,” “agracejo de hoja de acebo”

✨ Key Benefits of Oregon Grape Root:

1. 🦠 Antimicrobial Properties: Helps fight bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.

2. 🍽 Digestive Support: Stimulates bile production and supports healthy digestion.

3. 🌿 Skin Health: Traditionally used for conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne.

4. 🩺 Liver Support: Promotes detoxification and elimination of toxins.

5. 🛡 Immune Boost: Strengthens immune defenses.

6. 🔥 Anti-inflammatory Effects: Eases inflammation and may support arthritis relief.

7. 🧪 Antioxidant Activity: Neutralizes free radicals and promotes vitality.

8. 🧬 Anticancer Potential: Studied for its possible role in inhibiting abnormal cell growth.

9. 😬 Oral Health: Reduces gum inflammation and combats oral bacteria.

10. ⚖️ Blood Sugar Regulation: Helps balance blood sugar levels.

📌 Traditional Uses:

• Used in Native American and herbal medicine as a liver tonic.

• Decoction or tincture for digestive and skin-related imbalances.

• Topically applied in salves for chronic skin conditions.

🌍 Origin & Tradition:
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium), native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, has long been recognized by Indigenous peoples and herbalists as a powerful bitter tonic and cleansing herb, often compared to goldenseal for its berberine content.