Oregon Grape Root - Gong Lao Mu - Mahonia aquifolium
Latin name: Mahonia aquifolium
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: United States of America
History/Folklore: The name of this herb in Spanish-American culture is "yerba de sangre", the herb of blood. It has widely been used as a blood purifier.
Key Actions: Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Hepatic, Detoxing, Antifungal, Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cholagogue, Laxative, Antiparasitic, Antipyretic, Astringent, Disinfectant, Anticancer
Key Constituents: Berberine, Alkaloids, Berbamine, Oxyberberine, Hydrastine, Vitamin C, Tannins, Resins
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with acne, anemia, used as an appetite stimulant, blood purifier, bronchial congestion, bronchitis, diabetes, promotes digestion, hepatitis and herpes, jaundice, lymphatic congestion, scrofula, RA, Menstrual irregularities, staph infections, increases strength, uterine diseases, as a douche for vaginitis.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: Bitter, Astringent
Meridians: LR, ST, SI, LI, LU
Actions:
- Nourishes the LR, ST, SI, LI, SP
- Moves the Bowels, breaks stagnation, Dredges the Kidneys, Clears Heat/Toxin, Moderates the Menses
- Astringes Damp
- Clears Heat, Calms the LR/Hun, GB, and ST
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