Mahonia aquifolium (also known as Oregon grape, due to its stunning autumn berries) is gearing up for flowering, which it will do with cheerful, yellow floral explosions in February/March.

This berberine and hydrastine rich medicinal root is good for the skin, stomach upsets, general infections, bowel cleansing and GERD (reflux disease) amongst many others situations. It’s a great favourite of mine and I learnt of its myriad of indispensable uses from my American teachers originally.

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