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Goldenseal Hydrastis canadensis

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Hydrastis canadensi
Hydrastis canadensi
Common Names
Goldenseal ,
Botanical Name
Hydrastis canadensis
Family
RANUNCULACEAE
Goldenseal Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Abrasions/Cuts * Bronchitis * Colds * Conjunctivitis * Diarrhea * Eczema * Eye care - Vision * Fungus Infections * Immune System * Parasites/Worms * Psoriasis *
Properties: Antibacterial* Antifungal* AntiViral* Hepatic* Antiparasite* Immunostimulant*
Parts Used: primarily the root, to a lesser extent leaves
Constituents:Hydrastine, berberine, berberastine, canadine, candaline, and hydrastinine, fatty acids, resin, polyphenolic acids, meconin, chlorogenic acid, phytosterins


Goldenseal has a powerful
antibacterial action

Goldenseal is widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a disinfectant. The root contains berberine and hydrastine which give goldenseal a broad-spectrum antibacterial action. Goldenseal is often thought of in the same vein as echinachea, an immune booster to take at the onset of a cold, but this is mistaken. The herb's real value is as a topical antibioctic in skin infections sore throats, and other applications where it comes in direct contact witht the affected areas.

Side Effects:
Goldenseal is not for long-term use. Large doses of the might irritate the mouth or cause diarrhea or vomiting. Goldenseal has several relatively uncommon side effects. There is some evidence that the berberine in goldenseal can interfere with the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. It may lower blood sugars, so it should be used with caution by people with diabetes who have not used this herb before. The tannins in goldenseal tinctures may cause stomach irritation, so you should avoid taking the herb in tincture form if you have diarrhea or chronic heartburn.
How to Use: Goldenseal
Preparation Methods :tincture, tea, poultice

remedyRemedies using : Goldenseal

Goldenseal for :Skin care, antibioctic
Skin care, antibioctic Goldenseal is uses in skin care applications for its wide spectrum antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. Goldenseal makes a good topical antiseptic for minor injuries.
Goldenseal for :Immune system tonic
Immune system tonic Goldenseal stimulates blood flow to the spleen, which filters the blood and stimulates the immune system.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Goldenseal for :Mouth infections, ulcers
Mouth infections, ulcers A poultice or tincture of goldenseal can be applied directly for infections and ulcers of the mouth.
Goldenseal for :gastrointestinal diarrhea
gastrointestinal diarrhea The plant performs at least as well as pharmaceuticals against diarrhea and other gastrointestinal bugs.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Goldenseal for :Topical antiseptic
Topical antiseptic Goldenseal makes a good topical antiseptic for minor injuries.
Goldenseal (berberine) for :Trachoma infections, Conjunctivitis
Trachoma infections, Conjunctivitis Berberine eliminates and treats vision-impairing trachoma infections. Use goldenseal as an astringent and antibacterial eyewash to quickly reduces redness and inflammation.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Goldenseal (Berberine) for :Bacteria, fungi
Bacteria, fungi Berberine and other supporting substances in goldenseal trigger white blood cells to seek out bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even tumor cells.
Goldenseal, (berberine) for :Upper respiratory infections
Upper respiratory infections Berberine prevents viruses like streptococci from latching onto our cells, thus preventing common infections. An effective treatment for upper respiratory infections.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Goldenseal, Garlic for :Parasites, worms
Parasites, worms Combines well with garlic as an anti-parasitic treatment

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referencesGoldenseal Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Abrasions/Cuts * Bronchitis * Colds * Conjunctivitis * Diarrhea * Eczema * Eye care - Vision * Fungus Infections * Immune System * Parasites/Worms * Psoriasis *
Plant Description

(Millspaugh, Charles F.,[9])
(Millspaugh, Charles F.,[9])

  • Flower and Fruit:single, greenish-white, apetalous, asepalous flower. Sepals 3, pale-rose color, caducous. Petals none. Stamens numerous; filaments linear or linear-spatulate; anthers oval, innate. Pistils numerous, twelve or more in a dense head; ovary i-celled, one- to two-ovuled; styles short; stigma flattened and dilated, one- to two-lipped. Fruit a succulent, globose berry
  • Plant Class:Perennial Shrub, 6 to 10 inches high
  • Leaves:leaves and fruit much resembling those of the raspberry. Leaves 2, alternate, near the summit of the plant, orbicular-cordate at the base, palmately five- to seven-lobed, the lobes doubly serrate, acute, veiny; attaining, when full grown during the fruiting season, a width of from 4 to 10 inches.
  • Rhizome: ) Rhizome thick, sarcous, oblong, irregular, and knotted, having a yellowish-brown, thin bark, and a bright-yellow interior; rootlets numerous, scattered, coriaceous fibres
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  • Distribution and Habitat:Goldenseal once grew wild in the shady forests of eastern from Minnesota and Vermont south into Georgia, but the population has declined in the wild due to over harvesting and loss of habitat. Today the only remaining stands of wild goldenseal are isolated in the northern and central Appalachians and the Ozark mountains.

Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
historyGoldenseal is a folk medicine staple whose uses as an antibiotic and antiseptic was imparted to settlers from Native Americans. Goldenseal once grew wild in the shady forests of eastern from Minnesota and Vermont south into Georgia, but the population has declined in the wild due to over harvesting and loss of habitat. Today the only remaining stands of wild goldenseal are isolated in the northern and central Appalachians and the Ozark mountains. Insist on cultivated goldenseal only when purchasing this herb, or consider substituting Oregon grape root, a naturally abundant member of the barberry family that also contains an impressive amount of berberine.

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