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Goldenseal Plant- an American Treasure
Botanical:
Hydrastis canadensis
L.
Family: . It is
a member of the buttercup family that occurs woods in the eastern
forest. Goldenseal grows from Vermont to Minnesota, south to Georgia,
Alabama, . It also grows in Kentucky
Other common names: yellow
root, eye root, jaundice root
History and description
Historically, Native Americans have used goldenseal for various
health conditions such as skin diseases, ulcers, and gonorrhea.
The main active ingredients in goldenseal are the alkaloids
hydrastine and berberine, along with lesser amounts of canadine.
Berberine appears to have a wide range of antimicrobial activity
against pathogens, including Chlamydia, E. coli, and Salmonella
typhi, as well as viruses and protozoans. The herb also appears
to stimulate the activity of macrophages, the immune cells that
attack harmful bacteria. The herb seems to work quickly to knock
these pathogens out!
Beneficial Uses:
Goldenseal (hydrastis
canadensis)is immensely popular as an
immune booster and antibiotic that is taken at the onset of a cold
to help prevent further symptoms. Often called echinacea's partner,
Goldenseal, is said to help stimulate the body's resistance to infection
. No home should be without this herb!
Goldenseal
helps to alleviate eczema
Relieves Liver
disorders
Is a remedy for
vaginitis and itching
Acts as a
natural antibiotic for urinary tract infections
Add a few drops
of the powder or the goldenseal tea to your mouthwash to assist in the
care of
pyorrhea
Eases middle
ear infections
Stimulates bile
production and secretion( this helps to digest fats)
Recommended Dosage:
You can take 500-1000 mg of herb powder 3 times a day but don't go over
3 weeks of continued usage
Contraindications: with all herbs be careful
Taken as recommended, goldenseal is
generally regarded as safe, however the herb should
be avoided during pregnancy and lactation and by
those with heart disease, high blood pressure, and
diabetes. Some studies have suggested that
Goldenseal may reduce the efficacy of doxycycline
and tetracycline. Goldenseal may be contraindicated
if allergic to ragweed.
Uses of Goldenseal powder
Goldenseal Wound Paste
Combine equal amounts of slippery
elm bark powder and goldenseal root powder, plus 1 tbsp olive oil or
sweet almond or calendula oil. Mix these together at the time they
are needed and apply to a cloth which is placed over the wounds. The
wound should later be washed with an antiseptic tea.
I have used this on mange and hot spots
on dogs and it works wonders. ( we take care of stray dogs until
new owners can be found) It works great on large animals too!
Goldenseal Tea or tincture...
Can be used as a mouthwash to
promote healing of mouth ulcers and canker sores.
(Plain Goldenseal tea is very
very bitter ...that is a good thing but the taste is awful.)
Goldenseal Wash..
This is made the same way goldenseal tea is made. If you are going to
use it on the outside of the body we call it a wash.
Antifungal foot powder
1 teaspoon of
goldenseal root powder
1 tablespoon of
chaparral powder
1 tablespoon of
black walnut powder
1 tablespoon of
peppermint
leaf powder
1 teaspoon of
tea tree
essential oil
1/4 cup of white
bentonite clay or
arrowroot
powder
Mix all the ingredients together and store in a shaker
bottle, Apply the feet once or twice a day.
Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Glenbrook Farms is
intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been
evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or
prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any
supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care
provider.
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