Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Goldenseal

Plant

Family

Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae)

English

Goldenseal, Orangeroot, Yellow puccoon

Latin

Hydrastis canadensis LINN.

Plantparts

creeping rootstalks, Root, Underground stem, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Adstringent, Affections of the liver, Aids digestion, Anorexia, Anorexy, Anthelmintic, Anthelmintics, Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Anti-Bronchitic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-diarrheic, antidiarrhetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidiarrhoeic, Antifebrile, Antihaemorrhagic, Anti-helminthic, Antihelminthics, Anti-helmintic, Antihemorrhagic, Anti-hemorrhoidal, Antihæmorrhagic, Antiinflammatory, antiinflammatory agent, Antimicrobial, anti-microbial action, Antimicrobial Agent, Anti-pyretic, Anti-Rheumatic, antiseptic, Antispasmodic, aperient, Appetite stimulant, Appetizer, Appetizing, arthritis, a sore throat, Asthenia of liver, Astrigent, astringent, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, bad digestion, baktericidal, benificial effect on the digestion, Bladder infection, Bladder infections, Bladder inflammation, bleeding, Bleeding Stancher, Bronchial catarrh, Bronchitis, Bronquite, Calmative, Calming of nerves, catarrh, Catarrhal inflammation, catharic, Cathartic, check bleeding, cholagogic, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Colitis, conjunctivitis, convulsive state, cramp, cramps, Cutaneous conditions, cystitis, Cystitis acuta, dermatological, dermatological complaints, Dermatosis, diaorrhea, diarrhea, diarrhoea, Digestive, Digestive stimulant, digestive trouble, Digestive ulcers, Digestive weakness, disease of the eye, disease of the liver, Disinfectant, disorders of the liver, dispel worms, dispepsia, diuretic, Dyspepsia, Eupeptic, expectorant, Expellant of bile, Expellant of phlegm, expel worms, Eye complaints, Eye disease, eye diseases, Eye irritation, Febrifugal, febrifuge, Fortifying, Fungal infections, gastric catarrh, gastric ulcer, Gastritis, General inflammation, General inflammations, Good for digestion, good for the stomach, Haemoptysis, haemorrhage, Haemorrhagic conditions, Haemorrhaging, haemorrhoids, haemostatic, helmint, Hemoptysis, hemorrhage, Hemorrhaging, Hemorrhoid, hemorrhoids, Hemostat, hemostatic, hepatic disease, Hepatic disorders, hepatic problems, Herbal tonic, Hæmostatic, improves appetite, improves digestion, inappetence, Increases the appetite, increase the bile secretion, Indigestion, Inflammation, inflammation in general, inflammation of mucous membrane, inflammation of the bladder, Inflammation of the colon, inflammation of the large intestine, Inflammation of the sinuses, inflammations, Inflammations in general, inhibit bleeding, Intestinal affections, intestinal complaints, intestinal diseases, intestinal disorders, Intestinal Parasites, intestinal problem, intestinal problems, Irritated eyes, lack of appetite, laxative, Liver ailments, liver complaints, liver diseases, Liver disorders, Liverishness, liver problems, loss of appetite, movements of the bowel, Mucolytic agent, mycosis, Neckacke, ophthalmic disease, Ophthalmic problems, opthalmic disease, Osteoarthritis, pain in the throat, Pick-me-up, Piles, pinkeye, Poor appetite, Poor digestion, Promotes digestion, Psychostimulants, Purgative, Pyretic, reduce fevers, Refresher, refreshing, relaxes the nervous system, relax spasms, relieves fevers, Rheumatic disorder, Rheumatism, Rhinosinusitis, sedative, Sinus infection, Sinusitis, Sinus trouble, skin disease, skin diseases, skin disorders, skin problems in general, soothe, soothes nerves, Soothing, sores, Sore throat, Spasm, Spasmolytic, spitting of blood, Stanches blood, staunches bleeding, Stimulant, Stimulants, Stimulant to increase appetite, stimulates digestion, Stimulates the flow of bile, Stimulates the gallbladder, stimulate the appetite, stimulating, Stiptic, stomach atony, stomach debility, Stomachic, stomach lassitude, stomach problem, stomach tonic, Stomach ulcers, Stop bleeding, Stops bleeding, Strengthener, Strengthening, Styptic, Tonic, tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, tranquillizer, Traumatic injury, treatment for worms, Ulcer, Urinary bladder inflammation, Used as an antiseptic, Used as a stimulant, Used in the treatment of liver disorders, Vermicide, vermifugal, Vermifuge, Warming digestive, weak stomach, worm, worms, Wound, wound care, Wounds, wound treatment

Women's diseases

Anti-periodic, Emmenagogue, excessive menstruation, excessive periods, Heavy periods, Interrupts menstruation, Menorrhagia, menstrual complaints, menstrual disorder, menstrual disorders, profuse menstruation, stimulates menstruation, stops menstrual periods

Warnings

Not suitable for pregnant women, Poison, Poisonous, should not be taken when pregnant, Toxic

Other uses

colouring, Dye, Dyeing, Used to dye different types of fibres

TCM - Traditional Chinese medicine

TCM MERIDIAN: NA, Traditional Chinese medicine, Used in traditional Chinese medicin

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil

Ingredients

 alkaloid, aluminium, ascorbic acid, ash, berberine, Calcium, Canadine, Carbohydrates, Chlorogenic acid, Chromium, cobalt, Curcumin, D-fructose, D-Galactose, D-Glucose, essential oil, fat, fatty acid, Fibres, Hydrastine, inositol, iron, Isokinolinalkaloides, jatrorrhizine, magnesium, manganese, mineral salt, Niacin, phosphorus, potassium, protein, resin, Reticuline, Selenium, silicon, sodium, starch, Steroid, Sucrose, sugars, Tin, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, water, zinc, Β-Carotene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn0911

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