Evidence supporting the use of: Barberry
For the health condition: Infection (bacterial)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) has been traditionally used in various cultures for its medicinal properties, particularly for treating infections. The primary active compound in barberry, berberine, has attracted considerable scientific interest due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Laboratory studies have demonstrated that berberine can inhibit the growth of a variety of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella species, by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis and function. Additionally, barberry extracts have shown potential in modulating the immune response, possibly enhancing the body’s ability to fight infections.
Clinical evidence in humans, however, is more limited. While some small-scale clinical trials and case studies suggest that barberry or berberine supplements may help treat bacterial diarrhea and other mild infections, the evidence is not yet robust enough to warrant widespread medical recommendation. The majority of the supportive data comes from in vitro (test tube) or animal studies, which may not always translate directly to clinical effectiveness in humans. Nonetheless, the traditional use of barberry for infection aligns with these preliminary scientific findings, providing a plausible rationale for its application. More high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm barberry’s effectiveness and safety for bacterial infections in clinical settings.
Other ingredients used for Infection (bacterial)
2'-Fucosyllactoseajoene
allspice
alpha-pinene
annatto
bacillus clausii
bacillus subtilis
barberry
bayberry
bearberry
myrobalan
berberine
Beta-Glucan
betel
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bisabolol
black cumin
black pepper
black walnut
burdock
caprylic acid
cassia bark
cat's claw
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
cuspidatum root
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
ginger
goldenseal
heartwood
immunoglobin G
iodine
L12-myoviridae
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus salivarius
lactoferrin
lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
LH01-myoviridae
licorice root
LL12-myoviridae
LL5-siphoviridae
mangosteen
methenamine
monolaurin
moringa
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
purified silver
saccharomyces boulardii
schizonepeta
shiitake mushroom
streptococcus thermophilus
T4D-myoviridae
vitamin C
vitamin D
wasabia japonica
xylitol
zinc
bentonite
sarsaparilla
yellow root
pistacia integerrima gall
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
swertia
pau d'arco
myrrh
oriental arborvitae
eucalyptus
white oak
abies spectabilis
geranium
sea salt
15,16-Dihydrotanshinone I
3-Phenyllactic Acid
Alcohol
Avens
Agarikon Mushroom
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
acacia
Agave
Allicin
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Asarum heterotropoides
Aucubin
Andrographolide
Asam gelugor
Andrographis
Alsonia scholaris
Allyl Sulfide
Acemannan
allyl isothiocyanate
Alliin
Abuta
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Alantolactone
Bee Propolis
Bifidobacterium
Babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blepharis
Baccharis dracunculifolia
Berberis (unspecified)
Brazillian peppertree
Basidiomycota
Brevibacillus brevis
Bauhinia
Bacillus licheniformis
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Backhousia citriodora
Bifidobacterium animalis
Black Nightshade
Bacteria
Bacillus
benzyl isothiocyanate
Bassia scoparia
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coconut oil
Coriolus mushroom
Combretum quadrangulare
Carvacrol
Cinquefoil
Cymbidium goeringii
Cajuput
Celandine
Centipeda
Cistus
Campsiandra angustifolia
Chirata
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Calamus
Coin-leaf desmodium
Ceanothus integerrimus
Cosmos
Cynodon dactylon
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Copaiba Oil
Celosia
Dehydroabietic acid
DIVI-DIVI
Dialyzable Leukocyte Extract
Dichrostachys glomerata
Echinacea
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Elemi
Embelia
Eugenol
Vinegar
Other health conditions supported by barberry
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Colitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Enteritis
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Fibrosis
Fungal Infections
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gastritis
Giardia
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Malaria
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Parasites (tapeworm)
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
Products containing barberry
Integrative Therapeutics
Berberine Complex
Designs For Health
GI Microb-X™
Designs For Health
GI Microb-X™