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Mahonia pinnata
California barberry
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Latin Name: Mahonia pinnata
Synonyms: M. aquifolium fascicularis. M. fascicularis. Berberis pinnata.
Common Name: California barberry
Family: Berberidaceae(Click to Search)
Author: (Lag.)Fedde.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Rocky exposed places and woody slopes below 1200 metres[71].
Mature Height: 1.8
Habit: Shrub
Medicinal Uses: The bark is antirheumatic and febrifuge[257]. A decoction has been taken internally in the treatment of rheumatism, ague, consumption and heartburn[257]. A decoction has been used as a wash for cuts and bruises[257]. The liquid obtained from chewing the roots has been used as a salve and to prevent swelling from wounds and abrasions[257].
Berberine, universally present in rhizomes of Mahonia species, has marked antibacterial effects[218] and is used as a bitter tonic[213]. Since it is not appreciably absorbed by the body, it is used orally in the treatment of various enteric infections, especially bacillary dysentery[218]. It should not be used with Glyccyrriza species (Liquorice) because this nullifies the effects of the berberine[218]. Berberine has also shown antitumour activity[218]. The root and rootbark are best harvested in the autumn[213].
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