🌿Western Herbalism
Oregon Grape
Mahonia aquifolium
About Oregon Grape
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is a herb used in the Western Herbalism tradition to help with Skin Health, Liver Support, Digestive Issues, and Acne, among 2 other conditions it addresses. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon-grape or Oregon grape) is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae, native to western North America. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall by 1.5 m (5 ft) wide, with pinnate leaves consisting of spiny leaflets, and dense clusters of yellow flowers in early spring, followed by dark bluish-black berries.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Aerial Parts · bothLeaves · both