Goldenseal

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Golden Seal TRADITIONAL USES: Liver dysfunction, hemorrhoids, skin disorders, obesity, fever, inflammation, fungal and bacterial infections. General tonic for the female reproductive organs. Natural insulin. Classification: Bitter herb. Cool energy. Golden Seal (Hydrastis canadensis) is a native North American herb that grows in the Appalachian Mountains and surrounding areas. The Cherokee Indians not only valued the root for health purposes, but also for the yellow dye it produced for their clothing and weapons. Once widely available in the wild, the plant has been largely over-harvested and is now mostly available through commercial cultivation. Its properties are largely due to its alkaloids, which include berberine, Hydrastine and canadine. (Nature's Sunshine) FACTS: One of the oldest recorded remedies, goldenseal is a

broad-spectrum herb that is still extremely popular. Discovered by the aborigines of northern Australia, goldenseal grows freely in the eastern United States and is being cultivated in the West. Long before antibiotics, prepaations from this versatile plant were used as a treatment for gonorrhea and syphilis. Today, goldenseal is used to treat symptoms of colds and flu, as well as congestion due to inflammation of the mucous membranes. It is also an excellent laxative and can reduce irritation due to hemorrhoids. This herb is routinely used for female complaints such as vaginitis. a douche of goldenseal can help relieve fungal infection such as candida. Rubbed on the skin, goldenseal tea is a folk remedy for skin ailments including eczema, ringworm, and other inflammations. Used externally, it is an excellent antiseptic and can also soothe irritated gums and canker sores. Combined with myrrh, goldenseal has been used to treat stomach ulcers. CAUTION: This herb

can raise blood pressure and should not be used by anyone with a history of high blood pressure. Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use for more than two weeks at a time. Eating the fresh plant can cause inflammation of the mucous tissue. (Dr. Earl Mindell's Herb Bible) Goldenseal is primarily used to treat congestion and soothe inflammatory conditions of the mucous membrane that line the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and digestive tracts. It has a high content of the alkaloid hydrastine, hydrastinine, and berberine. An infusion of the roots is made into a wash for sore eyes and skin diseases. It is also used in the treatment of indigestion, loss of appetite and liver problems. Goldenseal can be used as an external application on the arms and legs to treat disorders of the lymphatic system and blood vessels. A component of goldenseal was found to have anti-convulsive effects on the uterus. It

can also be used to help prevent irritated gums, gum disease, and treat canker sores. (Herbal Information Center) USES: Used by the Cherokee Indians as a wash for sore mouths, acne, eczema, red eyes. Taken internally as a bitter tonic for the stomach and liver. A nontoxic, nonirritating antiseptic. (Health Trek) MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES---The American aborigines valued the root highly as a tonic, stomachic and application for sore eyes and general ulceration, as well as a yellow dye for their clothing and weapons. It is official in most Pharmacopoeias, several of which refer to its yellowing the saliva when masticated. The action is tonic, laxative, alterative and detergent. It is a valuable remedy in the disordered conditions of the digestion and has a special action on the mucous membrane, making it of value as a local remedyin various forms

of catarrh. In chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, injections of Hydrastine are often of great service, and it has been used in haemorrhoids with excellent results, the alkaloid Hydrastine having an astringent action. The powder has proved useful as a snuff for nasal catarrh. It is employed in dyspepsia, gastric catarrh, loss of appetite and liver troubles. As a tonic, it is of extreme value in cases of habitual constipation, given as a powder, combined with any aromatic. It is an efficient remedy for sickness and vomiting. (Botanical) and GOLDENSEAL -blood cleansing, promotes liver function. Treats bacterial infections. Extremely effective against skin eruptions when used in salve form. Also, when combined with echinacea is a powerful cold and flu therapy. One of the most versatile and effective of all herbal plants. When using as

immune booster, alternate 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off.

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