It has been used in Indian folk medicine to treat diarrhea, reduce fever, improve appetite, relieve upset stomach, and promote vigor, as well as a sense...
It has been used in Indian folk medicine to treat diarrhea, reduce fever, improve appetite, relieve upset stomach, and promote vigor, as well as a sense of well being.
Barberries' flavor is similar to that of unsweetened dried cranberries—but their smaller size (on par with currants) means they disperse more easily in dishes.
Add them as they are (but sparingly) to salads, vegetables, braises, or granola. To use them in rice, grain dishes, or stuffing, first plump them in hot water.
Barberry Bushes do best in well-drained soil, full sun to part shade (about 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily), and are able to tolerate drought for short times once well established.
Barberry shrubs do not need a lot of maintenance, but light pruning on occasion to keep its shape is recommended.