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Description
Oregon Grape is also known by the names Oregon Grape Root, Mountain Grape, and Holly-Leaved Barberry (because it is a relative of the barberry plant). This plant is native to the west coast of North America, and is cultivated elsewhere for ornamental purposes. The plant grows quickly, and reaches a height of six feet, producing yellowish-green flowers and purple berries. Both the rhizome and the root are used medicinally. The species name Mahonia is named after Bernard McMahon, an American horticulturist. Mahonia is an evergreen and has prickly leaves, but the stems lack thorns.
Oregon Grape has been used for hundreds of years to treat infections because of its powerful antibiotic properties. The roots are used in herbology as a nutritional aid to the digestive and circulatory systems. The plant contains the alkaloids berberine and hydrastine, which are also found in Goldenseal, for which it is often substituted. Berberine is highly bactericidal, amoeboidal and trypanocidal. In one clinical trial, Oregon Grape was found to be mildly effective for reducing skin irritation, inflammation and itching in people with mild to moderate psoriasis.
Oregon Grape extracts were shown in one pharmacological study to reduce inflammation (often associated with psoriasis), and to stimulate the white blood cells known as macrophages. In this study, isolated alkaloids from Oregon Grape did not have these actions, which suggests that something besides alkaloids are important to the properties of Oregon Grape's ability to reduce inflammation. The common name Oregon Grape includes Mahonia repens, Mahonia nervose, Mahonia pinnata, and other Mahonia species, which are used interchangeably with Mahonia aquifolium.
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Directions
Apply Bianca Rosa salve morning and evenings, or as directed by a health care practitioner. On a moist cotton wool pad or with the fingertips, apply to the desired area of the body. Massage onto thoroughly cleansed skin with a gentle circular motion.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose. If irritation or redness occurs, discontinue use immediately.
Additional Information
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This salve seems to lessen the redness of my actinic keratoses.
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Stephen
(Profession: Presenter in fossil/rock courses.)
Life Saver
After trying nearly every 'cure' available on the market I had given up all hope of ever getting rid of my Psoriasis , that was until I tried Grape Root Salve. I had heard about it in a magazine but like all the other products before it I did not believe that it would make that much difference to my life. What the heck I had nothing to lose but only more money !! The girl in the magazine had said she used it twice a day every day for 6 months and found her Psoriasis disappeared, as if that's going to happen I said to myself ! I first purchased Grape Root Salve on the 16th of July from ZooScape after finding it on the internet and can not believe the difference it has made to my life so far, what a miracle ! I have in all fairness only applied the Grape Root once a day and sometimes with my busy job I have missed days in putting the salve on but still can not believe the difference I am experienceing in how my skin looks. My elbows were the first to start clearing , they are not fully healed but believe me they are 85% better looking than they ever were with the Psoriasis. Most of the redness has gone and the nice white clear skin is now starting to show. As I haven't used the cream every day as I'm meant to do, the marks on my legs are taking a little longer to heal but yet I can see an improvement. This Grape Root salve has given me back my life and I would highly recommend to anyone suffering with the dreaded Psoriasis to give it a go, believe me you have nothing to lose.
PS With a bit of luck I can get my bikini out next year, fingers crossed x
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
