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Oregon Grape

Also indexed as:Berberis aquifolium
Oregon Grape: Main Image© Steven Foster

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Botanical names:
Berberis aquifolium

Side Effects

Oregon grape is thought to be safe in the recommended amounts. Long-term (more than two to three weeks) internal use is not recommended. Berberine alone has been reported to interfere with normal bilirubin metabolism in infants, raising a concern that it might worsen jaundice.8 For this reason, berberine-containing plants should be used with caution during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

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