Berberis vulgaris (Homeopathy)

Other names : Berb, Berberis, Barberry, Pipperidge Bush
See also : Barberry

Special Precautions of Berberis Vulgaris

• Only homeopathic use !
• Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.

Benefits and uses of Berberis Vulgaris are

• Kidney Disorders: Usually this disorder displays itself as a kidney infection that begins with tenderness and pain in the general area of this organ. The urine turns to a dark yellow or even green and it is evident that something is not normal. Berberis may work as a homeopathic remedy to help the body cope with the kidney stones and the painful symptoms that are associated with this health condition.
• Gallbladder Problems: People generally know that something is wrong because there is a sharp and radiating pain in the area of the gallbladder or stomach. The pain feels like a stabbing sensation and is often attributed to an inflamed gallbladder or gallstones that may have developed over time.
• Lower Back Pain: Though it shows up differently in all people, this is generally lower back pain that radiates up and down the thigh. It is also associated with stiffness around the area of the pain or in other related places in the body.
• Cystitis: As a result of this condition, pain commonly radiates from the bladder to the urethra. There is usually some sort of discoloration with the urine and there may also be pain in the testes in men. This may lead to problems with sexual intercourse or even with urination.
• Joint Pain: People often turn to berberis as a homeopathic remedy when they have joint and muscle aches throughout the body. This is described as radiating sharp pains that are broad in nature, or it may be more isolated to the arms and legs.

Profile Type

Those who turn to berberis as a homeopathic remedy tend to be a bit lethargic in nature. They lack energy and are often just listless overall. They find it difficult to think straight much less exert any sort of energy required for an activity. They tend to make things bigger than they are, and this exaggeration grows over time. They will dwell on these thoughts until they become almost unbearable.