The medical plant chemical composition of the herb is a large number of active components. Bark contains a large number of alkaloids (berberine, berbamine, oxyacantha) and tannins. Barberry fruits contain sugar, fructose, malic acid, pectin, vitamin C. Active ingredients of herbs combines the following effects: haemostatic diuretic, vasodilator, hypertensive, antibacterial (kills bacteria and parasites), and anti-inflammatory. Berberine, a potential agent have much use in controlling various diseases (stimulates digestion and reduce digestive distress) and at the same time hardens the body's immune system.
Among the most recommended use of barberry are those of diarrhea (and to a more serious - cholera), anemia fever, and also against drunk. It is also effective against many infections - malaria infection of the lungs, while controlling the secretion of mucous membranes. It has strong sedative effects, lowering blood pressure and also a uterine stimulant. Barberry can be provided to help improve the growth of the spleen.
