Mahoniae radix

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

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

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

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

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles