Berberidaceae Berberis vulgaris L.
Common Barberry
Micmac - Drug, Oral Aid
Use documented by:
Chandler, R. Frank, Lois Freeman and Shirley N. Hooper, 1979, Herbal Remedies of the Maritime Indians, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 1:49-68, page 55
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Berberis vulgaris L.
Scientific name: Berberis vulgaris L.
USDA symbol: BEVU (
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Common names: Common Barberry
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Micmac
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Bark and root used for ulcerated gums.
RECRD: 83080 id: 7038