Evidence supporting the use of: Oregon Barberry
For the health condition: Blood Poisoning

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Oregon Barberry (Berberis aquifolium, also known as Mahonia aquifolium) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among Native American and early European settlers in North America. Traditionally, extracts and preparations from the roots and bark were used to support the body's response to a variety of infections and inflammatory conditions, including what was historically referred to as "blood poisoning" (now more accurately termed sepsis or systemic infection). The use was based largely on the plant's visible antimicrobial properties, which were attributed to its alkaloid content, particularly berberine. Berberine itself has demonstrated antimicrobial activity in vitro against a range of bacteria. However, there is no robust clinical evidence or modern scientific validation supporting Oregon Barberry’s efficacy for treating or supporting recovery from blood poisoning or sepsis in humans. The traditional use, therefore, is not supported by randomized controlled trials or modern clinical studies. The evidence level is rated as 1, reflecting that while the plant was historically used for this purpose, contemporary scientific evidence is lacking, and its use today is not recommended for such serious conditions without medical supervision.

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