Hydrastic canadensis
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Hydrastic canadensis.
The English Name for this herb is Goldenseal.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Action of Hydrastic canadensis is Antibiotic.
Indications
The Indications of Hydrastic canadensis are Sore Throat, Urinary Tract Infection, Recurrent Ear Infection.
No Contra Indication information is available for Hydrastic canadensis.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Hydrastic canadensis.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Hydrastic canadensis.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Hydrastic canadensis.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 4.000ml/day - 6.000ml/day | As liquid herbal extracts |
| Herb (Powder) | 4.000g/day - 6.000g/day | Goldenseal powder as a tea or tincture may soothe a sore throat. |
| Rhizomes | 4.000g/day - 6.000g/day | Continuous use should not exceed three weeks, with a break of at least two weeks between use. |
Herb's Description
Hydrastic canadensis. Goldenseal is a small perennial plant, usually cultivated for the mass herb product, but also occurring wild in rich, shady woods and damp meadows from Connecticut to Minnesota and southward. A thick, knotty, yellow rootstock sends up a hairy stem, almost a foot high, with a pair of five-lobed, serrated leaves near the top terminated by a single greenish white flower. The yellow color of the root is due to the alkaloid, berberine.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of United States Of America . It is native to the open woodland areas of the northeastern United States. It grows naturally on the forest floor and so requires shade to grow successfully.
Substitutes
No information regarding Hydrastic canadensis's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Hydrastic canadensis's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Hydrastic canadensis's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
It is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. Continous use should not exceed three weeks,with a break of at least two weeks.
Toxicity
Hydrastic canadensis:
Constituent: Alkaloid
Effects: Gastrointestinal distress High amounts may lead to gastrointestinal distress and possible nervous system effects. Goldenseal is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.