Barberry has been used for hundreds of years to reduce fever, relieve upset stomach, treat diarrhea and improve appetite. Barberry contains berberine. Berberine inhibits the growth of bacteria and also helps with immune system function. This herb also has beneficial effects upon the cardiovascular and neural systems. It may also be beneficial in the treatment of hypertension, epilepsy and tachycardia. The alkaloid berberine seems to have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anticonvulsant effects. Berberine also has an effect on the muscles that line the intestines. This effect may make it useful in improving digestion and reducing gastrointestinal pains.

Echinacea as a plant has nice pretty looking purple/pink flowers and tall stems. This herb is one of the most famous in the regions of America. Chemicals such as glycoproteins, Volatile oils, Polysaccharides, flavonoids and alkamides are present in Echinacea, which are useful for therapeutic purposes. Its consistency might differ according to the part of the plant. Several studies have proven that Echinacea is very effective in improving once immune system as it consists of a particular substance that boosts the metabolism. Apart from this, Echinacea is also effective in reducing inflammation and pain. Several other antioxidants, hormonal and antiviral benefits are inherent in Echinacea. Several herbalists recommend Echinacea for treating ear infections, vaginal infections, urinary tract infections etc.

Echinacea Angustifolia Root

Echinacea Purpurea Seed is a widely used herbal medicine. It is commonly used as painkiller for toothache and to treat and prevent other various ailments such as coughs, colds, snake bite, inflammations, and sore throat. It is also used to dress wounds and treating infections. It is known for its antibacterial, antiviral, tissue rebirth, and immune stimulatory properties. Aside from treating colds, it also shortens the duration of the illness. It can also be used to treat chronic bronchitis. Echinacea Purpurea contains alkamydes that enhances the immune function of the white blood cells particularly those who are inflicted with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Goldenseal Root comes from the goldenseal plant that is found in North America. Initially known as yellow root, due to its color, the herb was used for superficial wounds and for other ailments such as digestive problems and in treating a sore throat. Presently, goldenseal root is being used to treat colds because of its ability to affect the mucous membranes. It effectively boosts the immune system and also fights bacteria. Goldenseal root has been well recommended in its use to fight against infectious diarrhea. Believed to stimulate the uterus, it is advisable that goldenseal root extracts be avoided during a pregnancy. Further study also suggests that constant use should be avoided because it will cause digestive disorders and severe damage to the mucous membranes.

Mahonia Aquifolium is the scientific name for a shrub which is commonly known as Oregon grape. If you are familiar with barberry, then you may have a quick idea on how a MahoniaAquifolium looks like. Even though it is called as Oregon grape, this kind of shrub is not related to grapes or vines in any way. During spring, the Mahonia Aquifolium blooms wonderful and bright yellow flowers, while the whole plant can stand up to 5 meters tall. Most houses and even large establishments use Mahonia Aquifolium as a decorative plant most especially for landscapes. Unlike other landscape flowers, the Mahonia Aquifolium does not require too much maintenance such as trimming, since it produces that quite wonderfully looking landscape naturally – the leaves of the Oregon grape shrub do not even get withered and does not create that irritating leaf litter during the summer or the fall season.