Barberry Extract

has a reputation for supporting liver function. Its berberine content, a bitter alkaloid, stimulates the secretion and flow of bile that eases liver congestion, and in times past, it was always used to curb jaundice and biliousness. Barberry is also thought to be effective in treating inflamed gallbladder and gallstones that are often associated with excess dietary fats. Barberry is antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and is said to be extremely effective for fighting bacterial infection. As a bitter, stomachic tonic, Barberry helps to regulate the digestive process. It is believed that Barberry is an excellent hangover remedy. It stimulates the liver into action and helps eradicate the tension headache that often accompanies a hangover by expanding the blood vessels that have been constricted by alcohol and thereby increasing blood circulation.