Goldenseal

Other Common Names: Yellow root, Indian paint, Jaundice root

Latin description: Hydrastis canadensis.

Parts to use: Root and rhizome.

Chemical constituents: Hydrastine, berberine, candine,
choline, chologenic acid, inositol, lignin, PABA, volatile
oil, resin.

Actions: Antiperiodic,antibiotic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, laxative, tonic.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Blood purifier; good digestive tonic for those with normal digestion; central nervous system stimulent; antiseptic (wounds); powerful antibiotic and immune system stimulant; used as a spring tonic.
Used for liver disorders.
Used for ulcerations of mucosal surfaces (as external wash): gums, gum diseases, as eyewash for conjunctivitis, wounds, eczema, ringworm
Used for colds (reduces mucous discharge); sinus infection; hay fever; cystitis.
For colds combine equal parts peppermint, yarrow flowers and elder flowers; use 1 tsp per cup and steep 20 minutes.

CAUTION: Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use for
more than 10 days consecutively without giving several
weeks off of it in between, as there is a property that tends to
build up in the liver and causes the liver to become toxic
over long term use.

Dosage

Capsules: up to 4 “0” capsules 4x daily for only 10 days
and then off for 2 weeks.
Infusion: 1 cup up to 4x daily for one week.

HERBS & THEIR MEDICINAL USAGE (P-Z)

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Peppermint
Plantain
Pleurisy Root
Poke Root
Raspberry
Red Clover
Sarsaparilla
Shepherd's Purse
Skunk Cabbage
Slippery Elm
St. John's Wort
Valerian
Vervain
Violet
White Oak
Wild Yam
Witch Hazel
Yarrow
Yellow Dock

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HERBS & THEIR MEDICINAL USAGE (A-O)

Aloe
Arnica
Astragalus
Barberry
Black Cohosh
Bladderwrack
Blessed Thistle
Burdock
Butchers Broom
Catnip
Cat's Claw Herb
Cayenne
Chamomile
Chaparral
Chickweed
Cleavers
Couch Grass
Cramp Bark
Dandelion
Echinacea
Elecampane
Eucalyptus
Evening Primrose
Eyebright
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Garlic
Ginkgo
Goldenrod
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
Gravel Root
Hawthorn
Hops
Horehound
Horsetail
Hydrangea
Hyssop
Irish Moss
Juniper
Lavender
Licorice
Lobelia
Marshmallow
Milk Thistle
Motherwort
Mullein
Myrrh
Oregon Grape