Barberry root (Oregon Grape Root) is one of the best herbs for stimulating the liver, especially useful in cases of jaundice, causing the bile to flow more freely. The primary chemical components of barberry root include alkaloids (berberine, berbamine, oxyacanthine), chelidonic acid, resin and tannins. Barberry root berries are rich in vitamin C. The root-bark contains berberine, a bitter alkaloid, which aids in the secretion of bile and is good for liver problems, acts as a mild purgative, and helps regulate the digestive processes. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Barberry-Root-Capsule--28-0-773.html en Sat, 23 Jul 2005 13:14:19 EDT Barberry root is typically used to accelerate liver functions. Butcher's broom or Knee-Holly on the other hand is an excellent herb for the urinary system, opening obstructions and increasing the flow, expelling gravel, and also working on an adjacent system, the female tract, helping to bring on suppressed menstruation. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/Barberry-Root-Capsule--28-0-773.html