Wise Woman Herbals’ Oregon Grape (Mahonia spp.) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb that is used to support the immune, digestive, and lymphatic systems. It is said to have the following properties:

• Purges heat: Oregon grape is believed to help to remove excess heat from the body, which may help to relieve symptoms of inflammation, fever, and skin problems.
• Drains damp: Oregon grape is also thought to help to remove excess moisture from the body, which may help to relieve symptoms of bloating, diarrhea, and constipation.
• Descends LU Qi: LU Qi refers to the flow of energy in the lungs. Oregon grape is believed to help to regulate the flow of LU Qi, which may help to improve respiratory function and relieve symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
• Calms HT fire and ST fire: HT fire and ST fire refer to imbalances in the heart and stomach meridians. Oregon grape is believed to help to calm these imbalances, which may help to improve mood, sleep, and digestion.
• Tonics Yin: Yin is a term used in TCM to refer to the body’s fluids and energy. Oregon grape is believed to help to tonify Yin, which may help to improve overall health and vitality.