Oregano | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is used topically for certain skin conditions and is being studied for this purpose. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
oregano
Latin name
Berberis aquifolium
Common names
oregano
foreign names
Berberis aquifolium
The group
Berberidaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Western North America
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Berberidaceae family.
The scientific name Berberis aquifolium is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Root and bark
chemical components
Berberine and isoquinoline alkaloids
Properties and medical uses
It is used topically for certain skin conditions and is being studied for this purpose.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root and bark may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Do not swallow during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and use with caution when taking multiple medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Western North America
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Berberis aquifolium species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Western North America.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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