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Latin name
Hydrastis canadensis
Other names
Eye balm, ground raspberry, Indian paint, jaundice root, yellow root.
Popular uses
Golden seal is used to treat canker sores, sore throats and upper
respiratory infections. Certain compounds in golden seal, such as berberine,
are perceived to act like an antibiotic, killing a variety of germs. It's
also used as a mild laxative and as an anti-inflammatory therapy.
What the research shows
There's no scientific evidence that golden seal works.
Possible side effects
Taken in high doses, golden seal can cause nausea, nervousness, vomiting,
depression and diarrhea.
Cautions
Golden seal can be toxic, especially when you take a higher potency extract
or when you take it at higher doses for long periods. Until further research
can be done to prove golden seal's effectiveness, Mayo Clinic doctors recommend
you not use it.
Available forms
Tablet or capsule, liquid extract
Typical dosage
Tablet or capsule — 4 to 6 grams orally daily, if you choose to take
it. Potency varies. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Liquid extract —
4 to 6 milliliters orally daily, if you choose to take it. Potency varies.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Active ingredient
Berberine.
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