Goldenseal

Species Name: Hydrastis Canadensis.

Also known as: Orange Root, Jaundice Root, Eye Root, Yellow Root, Yellow Puccoon, Indian Dye, Ground Raspberry.

If you are searching for one of the most popular herbs sold today, then you are looking for goldenseal. It is used for a wide variety of medical conditions.

What is Goldenseal: Goldenseal is a native to the Eastern United States and Canada. It grows best in moist rich soil and shady wooded areas.

It is considered to be a persistent herb that is a little bit unusual when compared to others. This herb has a yellow thorny bulb that stands erect. It also has a hairy stem and two lobed leaves that appear near the top of the herb in the early spring. Sometimes the bulb has a brownish tint to it and it grows about two inches long and is surrounded by leaf scars.

Goldenseal has been around for many years. In the beginning it was used by the Native Americans to treat many different medical conditions. It was then adopted by the European settlers and began to spread across the land even more.

This herb is considered a bitter and can be used as an expectorant.

Home remedies using goldenseal:

Benefits of Goldenseal:

Goldenseal is beneficial when used for liver conditions and when used to help improve digestive problems. It is used to fight infections, relieve sinus problems, stomach conditions and diarrhea.

It can also be beneficial when used for eye conditions. Skin diseases can be treated with the ointments and creams that are made from this herb.

Gargling with this herb can relieve pain from a sore throat and sores in the mouth. Goldenseal also fights an assortment of fungi that includes “Candida and E. Coli” along with bacteria and yeast infections.

Uses of Goldenseal:

• Liver conditions
• Skin conditions
• Diarrhea
• Cold and sinus problems
• Tea
• Creams
• Ointments
• Tincture

Side Effects of Goldenseal:

Side effects are not common from the use of goldenseal but it is possible to experience nausea, digestive problems and nervousness. When used to gargle it can cause irritation of the mouth and throat. The liquid from this herb can cause staining.

It should not be used if you are pregnant, nursing or if you suffer from liver or kidney disease. If you have a heart condition or high blood pressure it is advised that you consult with your physician before using this herb.