Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Golden Seal
Hydrastis canadensis, L.
Antibiotic, antiseptic, astringent, cholagogue, digestive, emmenagogue, hemostatic, hypoglycemic, laxative, stimulant, stomachic.
Single product
April 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Goldenseal, Eye Balm, Eye Root, Indian Dye, Jaundice Root, Yellow Root.
Parts Used:
Roots, dried rhizomes.
Recognized Uses:
Historically, the use of Goldenseal dates to the settlers who learned of its use from the American Indians who used it as a dye and for its medicinal properties. It had been used as a bitter stomachic for the relief of catarrhal conditions and as an eye wash.
1
Goldenseal is known to be laxative, digestive and astringent.
2
It is regarded as a useful remedy for various gastric ailments.
3
Goldenseal is known to stimulate bile secretion. Goldenseal is said to enhance the potency of other herbs.
4
It may have a positive effect on varicose veins.
Contraindications:
Goldenseal should be avoided during pregnancy, in cases of hypertension, hypoglycemia and heart problems. Goldenseal should not be used for a prolonged period.
Adverse reactions:
If taken internally in excessive dose, Goldenseal can be toxic.
Dosage:
5 to 20 drops after meals.
Note:
Protein taken with each meal will help Goldenseal stabilize blood sugar.
References:
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
; Alma R. Hutchens,
Indian Herbalogy of North America
; Dr John R. Christopher,
School of Natural Healing
; British Herbal Pharmacopoeia.; S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989.
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All right reserved
1
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
, 1987.
2
Manuel sur le statut des produits, Sant� et Bien-�tre social Canada, 1993.
3
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989, p.155.
4
Dobelis IN, ed.
Magic and Medicine of Plants. Pleasantville
, NY: Readers Digest, 1986.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
