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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/19390211.2012.726702 Oral aqueous extract of dried barberry is a safe, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for teenagers with moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Acne score improvements in PCOS patients: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/10/3665 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1269605/full

Potential side effects:

Can cause gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain
May lower blood sugar, which could be problematic for diabetics on medication
Potential for interactions with various medications due to effects on liver enzymes

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