Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

Goldenseal plant

Goldenseal root

Goldenseal leaf and flower


Glodenseal is a perennial plant indigenious to eastern and central North american hardwood forests. Usually found around ginseng, blood root, mayapple and wild ginger.
Glodenseal previously exsisted in abundance but because of commercialization and unsustainable wild crafting it has become extremely endangered. See United Plant Savers website for more information about endangered plants.
Goldenseal is Antiperodic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, laxative, tonic, Alterative, antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, anti-catarrhal (anti-mucus), antifungal, antiinflammatory,and antimicrobial among many other things.
Because of its strong antiseptic and antimicrobal properities it has a very soothing and normalizing effect on all of the tissues of the body. Goldenseal is commonly used to treat feverish and mucus prodducing conditions such as the common cold or flu.
Preparation: For Tea use 1/2 teaspoon of finely powdered root in 1 pint of water and drink 1 cup 3 times a day.