Extracts of Oregon grape root (Berberis aquifolium) have been applied to the skin in the treatment of psoriasis for many decades. It is now felt that berberine is the beneficial part of the plant. (American Journal of Natural Medicine 3(1)24, January-February 1996) Other berberine-containing herbs that may be just as effective as Oregon grape are Hydrastis canadensis and Berberis vulgaris.
Copyright 1996 Phylis A Austin
