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Common Name
Golden Seal
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Botanical Name
Hydrastis canadensis
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Part Used
Root and Rhizome
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Alcohol
60%
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Dose
15 to 60mL weekly
Golden seal is a mucous membrane tonic used for digestive problems and catarrhal states. It is also beneficial for uterine conditions such as excessive menstruation.
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Traditional Use
Golden seal is a traditional Native American medicine for wounds, ulcers, digestive disorders, cancer, skin and eye ailments.
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Actions
Anticatarrhal, mucous membrane tonic, antimicrobial, bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, vulnerary, choleretic, antihaemorrhagic, uterine tonic, choleretic, antiviral, antiseptic, antiparasitic
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Indications
• Upper respiratory catarrh.
• Digestive disorders such as indigestion, loss of appetite, colitis, gastritis, bloating, flatulence, intestinal dysbiosis, peptic ulceration
• To support normal menstruation, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea, post-partum haemorrhage.
• Topically for inflammation of the mouth and throat and skin conditions such as eczema and pruritus -
Energetics
Cold
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Use in Pregnancy
Contraindicated
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Contraindications & Cautions
Use with caution in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma and a history of cardiovascular disease.
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Drug Interactions
Caution with antimicrobial agents, cyclosporin (an immunosuppressant medication), digoxin (for heart conditions), midazolam (a benzodiazepine with sedative properties), tacrolimus (an immunosuppressive drug) and anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin), antidiabetic, antihypertensive, central nervous system depressant drugs. There is a theoretical additive effect with antimicrobial agents making the combination beneficial.
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.
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Substitutes
Barberry