Alterative, antibiotic, antiseptic, emmenagogue, stomachic, tonic. Golden seal is a specific for all problems of the mucous membranes and has been found helpful to the digestive system. It affects the immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells. While it is rumored to cleanse the system, neither traditional use nor clinical studies support this purpose. Root traditionally used in tea or tincture to treat inflamed mucous membranes of mouth, throat, digestive system, uterus; also used for jaundice, bronchitis, pharyngitis, gonorrhoea. Tea (wash) a folk remedy for eye infections. Contains berberine, an antibacterial that increases bile secretion and acts as an anticoagulant; experimentally lowers blood pressure, acts as a mild sedative.
GOLDENSEAL LEAVES POWDER
Nevertheless, goldenseal is often said to kill bacteria and is sometimes used to treat eye infections, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, canker sores, and vaginitis. A substance in goldenseal, called berberine, does kill some kinds of bacteria and fungus in test tube studies.
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