Where do we find the original pathogenesis of Berberis ? British Journal of Homoeopathy , Vol. XXXIII. ; American Homoeopathic Review , Vol. VI. What is Berberis vulgaris ? It is the Barberry , our tincture coming from the bark of the fresh root. Prepare in the same manner as described under Sanguinaria . Give its general action. Acts principally upon the kidneys, bladder and liver. It is called for when the renal and vesical symptoms are prominent. The lumbar region is very painful - pain radiates in all directions. What are the kidney symptoms of Berberis ? Sticking, tearing pains in the renal region ; worse from deep pressure. The pains extend down the back, and down the ureters into the bladder ; the back feels stiff and numb and the pains radiate from the kidneys. Continue and give its bladder symptoms. Cutting in the bladder, extending down the urethra ; burning pain on urinating ; the urine is yellow, turbid and flocculent, with whitish or red sediment ; tearing pains in the bladder. What are the indications for Berberis in liver troubles ? Sticking pains under the ribs and pains which go from the liver to the abdomen ; bilious colic, with gall stones and jaundice.