In general, wherever an herbalist would use Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), I have been using Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium, also identified as Berberis aquifolium) instead. Why? Because Goldenseal is an endangered plant globally (although it does grow wild here in Tennessee) …
Have you ever noticed a sediment in a tincture bottle on your shelf? No, the tincture has not “gone bad”. Tinctures last for decades. The formation of this sediment is caused by constituents (chemical compounds) known as tannins. All tannins …
This video explains how to determine what are the invasive plants, why the Common Barberry is considered invasive, why the US government tried to totally eradicate it, and how to determine the legal status of acquiring and maintaining Common Barberry within any US state. At the end of the video is a brief slide show of beautiful photos taken of the various parts of Berberis vulgaris, AKA the Common Barberry.
