Poiret Barberry
Berberis Poiretii
Xi Ye Xiao Bo

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Root, stem and bark

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and dry damp, drain fire and resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Bacillary dysentery, damp-heat dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, infection of upper respiratory tract, sore pharynx, urinary tract infection, cholecystitis, leukopenic complications of carcinoma, eczema, sores, mouth sore,red eyes.