Type: Oregon Grape Root. Color: Yellowish. Process: dry Oregon Grape Root. Taste: Very Bitter. Oregon Grape is a flowering shrub that’s native to North America, specifically the Pacific coastline where it appears naturally. It is most commonly found in Oregon, hence its name. The plant is recognized by large, purple berries & small, yellow flowers, & golden yellow roots. The herb shares a common chemical constituent with goldenseal called Berberine & is often used as an alternative to Goldenseal root. The root & root bark of the plant, which is responsibly wild-harvested to ensure future generations, is a vibrant golden color & yields a yellow dye. Being too bitter to use in tea, Oregon grape root is typically tinctured. Oregon grape root contains several anti-microbial & anti-inflammatory compounds, such as berberine. While the root is usually decocted in boiling water for 15 minutes to produce a strong tea for drinking.The root may also be tinctured & added to topical ointments to address various skin conditions. CAUTION: Do not take this herb during pregnancy. DISCLAIMER in ACCORDANCE WITH THE US FDA REGULATIONS Our information on the use of this herb should never replace the care of a medical doctor. We are not medical professionals & are not claiming to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are providing information for educational purposes only, based on common & publicly accessible historical information on the herb. You must be 18 years or older to purchase any herb from our store. We recommend that you educate yourself about the use of this herb before purchasing it. BULK/WHOLESALE: please contact us if you need larger bulk or wholesale orders. IMPORTANT: the picture of the product in most cases are zoomed-in photos of the herb, the product description will be a near accurate description of the herb. Please expect variations in the color of the herb from batch to batch & some possible differences from the picture as this is a natural product that can change with each herb harvest. Oregon Grape Root, Usa Wildcrafted 1lb, Cut &sifted | Dry Herb Mahonia Aquafolium
