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Goldenseal is a herb. The dried roots are used to make medicines that are used in treating colds and other upper respiratory infections.?æ

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Is Goldenseal root used for detoxification?

Yes


What are the common names of goldenseal?

Poor man's ginseng, yellow paint root, orange root, eye root, Indian plant, tumeric root, eye balm, jaundice root, yellow puccoon, and ground raspberry.


What is the name of the North American woodland plant with yellow medicinal root stock?

Goldenseal


Where can you find goldenseal?

you can find goldenseal in north America ( u.s.a and Canada )


What do you use garlic and goldenseal oil for?

how many ear drops of garlic goldenseal oil for an earacke


Why is the goldenseal endangered?

cos it is


What are the active medicinal properties of goldenseal?

The goldenseal rhizome is rich in alkaloids: hydrastine, berberine, and canadine, in addition to other phytochemicals, oils, and resin.


What is the recommended internal dosage of goldenseal capsules?

Capsules: dried root powder placed in capsules. 2 capsules, 3 times daily for 3 weeks, then discontinue for the next 3 weeks.


What is the difference between goldenseal and golden thread?

If you mean the plant goldenthread, then they are quite different. Goldenthread is a parasitic plant sometimes called dodder, and goldenseal is a member of the buttercup family.


What are the side effects associated with using goldenseal?

Goldenseal use can destroy organisms that are beneficial to the body, as well as those that are pathological. It should be used only for limited periods of time.


Does goldenseal affect Depo-Provera?

Goldenseal may potentially affect the effectiveness of Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection, due to its active compound, berberine. Goldenseal can influence liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing various medications, which could alter the levels of Depo-Provera in the body. However, more research is needed to fully understand this interaction. It's advisable to consult a healthcare provider before combining goldenseal with any medication.


A north American woodland plant with yellow rootstock?

goldenseal