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. 

  

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 support the 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 hull powder

1 tablespoon of  peppermint leaf powder

1 teaspoon of tea tree essential oil 

1/4 cup of arrowroot powder

Mix all the ingredients together and store in a shaker bottle, Apply the feet once or twice a day.

purchase Goldenseal root cut and powder here

 

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.