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Goldenseal

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Hydrastis canadensis

Oral Uses

  • Congestive heart failure RatingRatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal contains berberine; alleviates arrhythmia; improves physical activity capacity and heart function. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Candidiasis RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal reduces yeast in the body; inhibits candida overgrowth; improves digestion; alleviates diarrhea. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Common cold RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antiviral; enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cystitis RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antibacterial; it has antibiotic like properties; fights infection. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal reduces total cholesterol; reduces triglycerides and heart disease risk. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal reduces total cholesterol and triglycerides. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Influenza RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antiviral; enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Bitter RatingRatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal has antibiotic like properties. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Athlete's foot RatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antifungal; fights fungus; accelerates tissue healing; alleviates symptoms. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Blepharitis RatingRating

    Goldenseal alleviates symptoms. Use goldenseal containing eye drops 2-3 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Burns RatingRating

    Goldenseal accelerates tissue healing. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Canker sores RatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antiviral; accelerates tissue healing. Use goldenseal containing mouthwash 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cervical dysplasia RatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antiviral, enhances immune system; accelerates tissue healing. Use goldenseal containing vaginal suppositories for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cold sores RatingRating

    Goldenseal alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Conjunctivitis RatingRating

    Goldenseal alleviates symptoms. Use goldenseal containing eye drops daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal has antibiotic like properties. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Parasiticide RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is a parasiticide; eliminates parasites on the skin. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRatingRating

    Goldenseal is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply goldenseal containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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