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Scientific Name: Hydrastis canadensis
AKA: Yellow paint root, jaundice root, eye balm, ground raspberry, eye root, orange root, yellow
Indian plant, turmeric root
Medicinal Properties
Goldenseal is primarily used to treat digestive problems and respiratory infections of the mucous
membranes. Goldenseal can help to clean the mucous membrane tissues that line the digestive tract. It
helps to reduce inflammation and protect the gut from infection. Goldenseal can be used to help fight
infections in the respiratory system. It also helps with infections in the eyes. It helps to reduce mucus in
these areas.
Goldenseal is also used by many midwives during childbirth to stop bleeding. It can also reduce
menstrual bleeding when it becomes too heavy.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: sun
Element: Fire
Used for Healing & Money
Did You Know? (Background)
Goldenseal has been used by American Indians for hundreds of years. It's an ancient remedy for
everything from eye inflammation to liver problems. While it was once used to treat a huge range of
health issues, it's now used as an antibiotic and astringent.
Safety
Goldenseal can be toxic if taken in high doses. Don't take this herb if you have high blood pressure,
are pregnant, or nursing. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb
AKA: Yellow paint root, jaundice root, eye balm, ground raspberry, eye root, orange root, yellow
Indian plant, turmeric root
Medicinal Properties
Goldenseal is primarily used to treat digestive problems and respiratory infections of the mucous
membranes. Goldenseal can help to clean the mucous membrane tissues that line the digestive tract. It
helps to reduce inflammation and protect the gut from infection. Goldenseal can be used to help fight
infections in the respiratory system. It also helps with infections in the eyes. It helps to reduce mucus in
these areas.
Goldenseal is also used by many midwives during childbirth to stop bleeding. It can also reduce
menstrual bleeding when it becomes too heavy.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Masculine
Planet: sun
Element: Fire
Used for Healing & Money
Did You Know? (Background)
Goldenseal has been used by American Indians for hundreds of years. It's an ancient remedy for
everything from eye inflammation to liver problems. While it was once used to treat a huge range of
health issues, it's now used as an antibiotic and astringent.
Safety
Goldenseal can be toxic if taken in high doses. Don't take this herb if you have high blood pressure,
are pregnant, or nursing. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb
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