Mahoniae radix

Synonym(s)

common mahonia root; Mahonia root; Mahonia root Common; Radix Berberis aquifolii; Radix Mahoniae aquifolii

Definition
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Mahoniae radix, also called mahonia root, refers to the dried roots of mahonia and is used as a drug for herbal medicines.

Ingredients
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Mahoniae radix contains alkaloids such as berberine, oxyacanthine, berbamine and various proteins, with berberine being the efficacy determining ingredient.

Field of application/use
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Mahoniae radix is mainly used in American naturopathy, where it is used to treat fever, diarrhea, dyspepsia, inflammation of the bile and urinary tract, and various skin diseases.

Literature
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Talbott W et al(2015) Complementary and alternative medicine for psoriasis: what the dermatologist needs to know. At J Clin Dermatol 16:147-165.
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