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Oregon Grape Root is plant native to the west coast of North America and is also known by the names Mountain Grape, and Holly-Leaved Barberry (because it is a relative of the barberry plant). The species name Mahonia is named after Bernard McMahon, an American horticulturist. Mahonia is an evergreen and has prickly leaves, but the stems lack thorns.

Not many people are aware of the interesting fact that the state flower of Oregon blooms on this beautiful shrub. Known for its attractiveness and its rapid growth, the Oregon grape is used medicinally, as well as for ornamental landscaping in several homes across the country. The leaves of the Oregon grape resemble those of holly; they are dark green, spiny and shiny, in almost the same way as the holly leaves are dark green and shiny. The flowers of this shrub are small and yellowish green in color, and the berries of the Oregon grape are a shade of dark purple blue, especially when they ripen. They grow in small clusters, and in this they resemble clusters or bunches of grapes. The Oregon grape shrub can grow to almost 6 feet in height, but in general, it grows about 3 - 4 feet tall.

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Oregon Grape has been used for hundreds of years because of its powerful antibiotic properties and has been extensively examined as an effective herb for various skin conditions.

Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of the population. It is caused by an acceleration of skin cell production. Normally a skin cell matures in 21-28 days. Psoriatic cells, however, turn over in 2-3 days and in such profusion that the live cells reach the surface and accumulate with the dead cells still in visible layers (hence the plaques). Many people use a sauve made with Oregon Grape Root powder to help soothe dry and brittle skin.