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Berberis Vulgaris
From the homeopathic pharmacopoeia(Double click section-headings below to reveal/hide data)
 About the Preparation -
Preparation name
Berberis vulgaris
Preparation category
Homoeopathic remedy
Natural Order
Berberidacea
Common Name
Common barberry
Mother tincture made
Tincture of the bark of the root.
General description
"Grows on hedges throughout Britain. According to Prof. Henslow it was thought by farmers in the middle of the last (19th) century, that barberry blighted wheat if it grew near the hedge. Botanists thought the idea ridiculous, yet the farmers are right. Their observations consisted of the occurrence of rust in the wheat grown closely to barberry, which extended steadily across the whole crop."
Effect on Plants -
Roots
The roots are affected in a peculiar manner producing whitish vesicles on the epidermis. The roots feel dry to the touch, or are covered in a frothy viscid slime. The vesicles may appear red as in rust, while the whitish froth is connected with mildew. (3)
Stem/trunk and bark - capillary system
The plant is either very thirsty or requires little water. Nutrients are either taken up very rapidly or not at all. The evaporation rate is higher than normal which accounts for thirsty plants. (3)
Leaves
Respiration and photosynthesis impaired, due to mildew or rust. The plant has a tendency to lodging. The rust is small, pustular, red, which gradually turns brown-ish and larger. (3)
Flowers
Flowers have incomplete stamen or produce no pollen. The ovaries may not function properly resulting in impaired fruit-setting capacity. (3)
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