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Mahonia aquifolium: Oregon Grape 25 grams

Mahonia aquifolium: Oregon Grape 25 grams

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Mahonia aquifolium aka Oregon Grape earned its name from pioneers who harvested the plant along the Oregon trail; These hardy travelers used this herb as both medicine and food.
Oregon Grape is a natural antibiotic with growing popularity. It produces the same powerful alkaloid, berberine, which give other herbal antibiotics such as goldenseal and goldenthread their yellowish color.

The root of Oregon Grape is renowned among herbalists for its ability to stimulate liver function, improve the flow of bile and for blood cleansing. Oregon grape root uses have traditionally included treating both liver congestion and infectious conditions of both the stomach and intestines. Oregon grape root is a potent antimicrobial, is used to treat skin complaints, such as eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Studies have shown that one of the alkaloids the plant contains, berbamine, can help strengthen bone marrow and assist chemotherapy and radiation patients in their recovery.

Oregon Grape makes a great traveling companion. Disease vectoring amoebas live in water and can cause dysentery or skin rashes. The berberine alkaloids act on our cell’s DNA to prevent amoebas from take hold in the body. Skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and allergic rashes are soothed by Oregon grape’s attention. The berberine slows abnormal cell growth in the skin and reduces inflammation, which, in turn, can relieve itching. Oregon grape also helps maintain healthy liver function. The skin often shows signs of a stressed liver by exhibiting yellowing or unhealthy growth. Both topical or internal treatment with Oregon Grape can be employed to alleviate these concerns.

Magically speaking, Oregon Grape is ideal when working on healing one’s own baggage, particularly when you’re not entirely sure if the boundary you’re protecting is a good boundary. Oregon Grape works well for those times when you need clarity about the worth of the convictions to which you’re holding.

The root may be taken effectively in a variety of forms: tinctures, glycerites, capsules, powder, oil, and in salves though is traditionally prepared in one of two methods - either steeping the root to create a tea or using the root to create a tincture that can be used in a variety of ways. In addition, the tincture can also be used to create a topical ointment for use on your skin.
Oregon Grape can be used for treating wounds by keeping the area free from infection and swelling. Diluted tincture can be dabbed on a wound after it’s been cleaned. Infected eye conditions such as conjuntivitis or sties can be treated by topically applying a diluted and thoroughly strained tea to the area. Salve made with Oregon grape oil is a great addition to every family’s first aid kit.

Our Oregon Grape is ethically harvested from our own back yard, as we live in the Pacific Northwest where the plant grows abundantly.

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