Barberry Tablets, 300 mg Active Ingredient

Barberry (Sour Thorn) Tablets made from ground root bark

Tablet size → 16 mm * 8 mm
Active ingredient per tablet → 300 mg

What is Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)?

Barberry is known by several names in our region, including sour thorn and vinegar berry. It is a shrub that can grow up to three meters tall and was originally native to North Africa. The Romans adopted the name "Barberry" after introducing the plant to Europe, inspired by the Berber people of the region.

Many hikers and wild animals have mixed feelings about the deciduous shrub. While its thorns are unpleasant to encounter, its appearance is quite attractive. The yellow-brown to gray bark may look ordinary, but underneath it reveals a vivid, sun-yellow layer. The fragrant yellow blossoms resemble buttercups and later develop into scarlet-red, edible berries. Due to their extremely sour taste, caused by their high vitamin C content, the names "vinegar berry" and "sour thorn" became popular.

Barberry prefers dry to moderately moist, calcareous soils. It thrives in both sunlight and partial shade and is often found at forest edges and in light floodplain forests.

We use only ground roots from ecologically sustainable cultivation in our products, as these offer the highest potency of beneficial compounds.

A Common Remedy in Antiquity and the Middle Ages

Berberis vulgaris was already part of the standard repertoire of healers and physicians in ancient times. It was primarily prescribed for liver, gallbladder, and kidney complaints. During the Middle Ages, its use expanded to include digestive issues with positive results.

The wide range of potential benefits is attributed to the plant’s broad spectrum of alkaloids, especially its high content of berberine. Stephen Harrod Buhner, a world-renowned expert in applied herbal medicine, describes this alkaloid as an effective agent against resistant microorganisms by preventing their adhesion to the intestinal lining. Barberry is also considered beneficial for skin issues, according to Buhner.

Barberry Tablets – Free from Undesirable Additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial colors, no flavorings, no preservatives, no gelatin, no added sugar, no lactose, and no gluten.

Barberry Tablet Ingredients

Also includes two common and harmless cellulose-based excipients: MCC and HPMC for tablet form stability (both of plant origin), and a very small amount (only a few thousandths by weight) of magnesium stearate – a standard and well-tolerated substance.

Recommended Dosage

Maximum daily dose: 7 (seven) tablets per day with sufficient fluid, spread throughout the day.

Start by taking no more than 4 tablets per day and gradually increase over several days to the maximum daily dose. If you experience an overly stimulating effect, stay at the dosage that feels comfortable for you.

Important Information

Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store in a dry place away from heat and keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Important: This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women or for children! If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, liver or heart disease, please consult your healthcare provider before use.