Goldenseal – Facts – Properties – Dosage – Uses – Cautions
Common Name
Goldenseal
Other Known Names
ox-eye daisy, golden daisy, herb Margaret, maudlinwort, moon daisy, eye balm, eye root, ground raspberry, Indian dye, jaundice root, orange root, tumeric root, yellow Indian paint, yellow puccoon, wild curcuma, warnera, Indian plant, yellow root
Botanical Name
Hydrastis canadensis
Whats it look like
The Goldenseal plants stem rises to about 1 foot and is hairy. has only 2 large five lobed leaves and the flowers will be small and white with a raspberry looking fruit.
Native Habitat
America
Grows on forests floors
What is it
Perennial
What part of the plant is used
Root rhizome and inner twig bark
Properties
- Alterative
- Astringent
- Laxative in small doses
- Adrenolytic
- Styptic
- Bitter tonic
- Antimicrobial
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Dosage
Infusion- 1 tablespoon in 1 cup of water
Decoction- 1 tablespoon in 1 cup of water
Extract- 10-60 drops 1-4 times per day
Uses
- Nausea
- Runny nose
- Nervous tummy
- Bacterial infection
- Constipation
- Poor digestion
- Colds
- Flu
- Conjunctivitis
- Middle ear infection
- Vaginitis
Cautions-Adverse Reactions-Side Effects
May exacerbate adrenal fatigue symptoms
Do not use if pregnant
Do not use if breastfeeding
Do not take if you have hypoglycemia
Drug interactions
Many drugs can interact with herbal remedies, so it is wise if you check with your physician before starting a new herb.
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