Goldenseal | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditional use on mucous membranes; its effectiveness against infections is not proven. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Goldenseal
Latin name
Hydrastis canadensis
Common names
Goldenseal
foreign names
Hydrastis canadensis
The group
Ranunculaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Eastern North America
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, the scientific name Hydrastis canadensis is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root and rhizome
chemical components
Berberine and hydrastine
Properties and medical uses
Traditional use on mucous membranes; its effectiveness against infections is not proven.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root and rhizome may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It has numerous drug interactions and should be avoided by infants, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Eastern North America
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Hydrastis canadensis species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically documented propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Eastern North America.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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