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Traditional Uses
American Indians used goldenseal as a dye and as a medication for inflammatory internal conditions such as repiratory, digestive and genito-urinary tract inflammation induced by allergy or infection.
Current uses
Goldenseal is currently used for the treatment of infections, inflammation and congestion of lungs, throat and sinuses. It is thought that the high content of alkaloids gives its antibiotic, anti-infective and immune stimulating qualities.
One of the alkaloids in goldenseal, berberine, combats infections of mucous membranes such as the lining of the oral cavity, throat, sinus, bronchi, and genito-urinary tract
Goldenseal also offers an effective remedy for disorders of the stomach and intestines such as colitis, ulcers, gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome.
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Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
Goldenseal is not known to cause any adverse reactions if the correct dosage is taken for the recommended length of time.
It is not recommended for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or glaucoma.
It is not recommended if you are pregnant or a nursing mother.
Research
Clinical studies have demonstrated goldenseal's effectiveness in the treatment of diarrhea cause by E. coli (traveller's diarrhea), shigellosis, salmonella food poisoning, giardia , and cholera.
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News Comment
Herbal Traditions Gain Academic Interest
WJZ, MD - 16 Sep 2007
Of immediate interest are ginseng, goldenseal and black cohosh . Researchers are seeking funds to test the compounds. Retired US Agriculture Department ...
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Euro Weekly News, Spain - Mar 2006
... supplements. The best ones are Tahitian Noni Juice, olive leaf extract, garlic, pau d'arco, goldenseal , oregano and caprylic acid. ...
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PR Web (press release), WA - Apr 2006
... Measured by the number of requesting companies, Goldenseal is the most sought after species this year, followed by Black Cohosh root, Ginseng, Catnip, Dandelion