Berberis

Questions

What is Berberis vulgaris?

It is the Barberry, our tincture coming from the bark of the fresh root. Give its general action. Acts principally upon the kidneys, bladder and liver. It is called for when the renal and vesical symptoms are prominent. The lumbar region is very painful — pain radiates in all directions.

What are the kidney symptoms of Berberis?

Sticking, tearing pains in the renal region; worse from deep pressure. The pains extend down the back, and down the ureters into the bladder; the back feels stiff and numb and the pains radiate from the kidneys to it. Continue and give its bladder symptoms. Cutting in the bladder, extending down the urethra; burning pain on urinating; the urine is yellow, turbid and flocculent, with whitish or red sediment; tearing pains in the bladder.

What are the indications for Berberis in liver troubles ?

Sticking pains under the ribs and pains which go from the liver to the abdomen; bilious colic, with gall stones and jaundice.