A member of the buttercup family, Goldenseal (hydrastis canandensis) is a low-growing plant native to the eastern parts North America. It is also known as orange root, ground raspberry, eye root or yellow puccoon. Most noticeable is its thick, bright yellow root and purplish, hairy stem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goldenseal was originally used by the indigenous people of North America for skin, digestion, oral and eye health. It was also used as a yellow dye. European settlers quickly added goldenseal<\/a> to their medicine bag and its popularity soared in the early 1800s.\u00a0 Over the centuries, its use has risen and fallen, but in the last year, it\u2019s enjoyed a huge resurgence for immune support, making it sometimes hard to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Goldenseal is officially approved as a medicinal herb<\/a> in the United States Pharmacopoeia and in the National Formulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Goldenseal belongs to a group of plants that include compounds called flavonoids, alkaloids and diterpenes which are believed to support overall health and wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Herbalists consider goldenseal a \u201cbitter\u201d that helps the flow of bile and also acts as an expectorant. Although benefits are anecdotal, with limited scientific studies, additional traditional uses<\/strong> include support for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Goldenseal is available at health food retailers in the following forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Could goldenseal or goldenseal with echinacea be right for you? Be sure to discuss any changes to your current health regimen with your doctor. Together you can decide if goldenseal is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTraditional Benefits of Goldenseal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Goldenseal, Extracts & Supplements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other Tips for the Lungs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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