Goldenseal Root?
 

This is an all purpose herbal remedy which is native to North America, it is highly respected by the Indians. It thrives in deciduous woods and meadows, also closely related to the buttercup.

Effects of Goldenseal

Herbal Safety

Goldenseal is used for many things and it has many effects, traditionally it was used to treat inflamed or infected mucous membranes, normal stomach ache and to aid digestion, also acting as a laxative. These are just a few of its many benefits. However, in today’s world among all of the traditional benefits of goldenseal, it is used predominantly to boost the body’s immune system, aiding and helping to keep off infection. It is thought to increase the capacity of the possibility of fighting off germs, bacteria and viruses.

How does it Work?

This is still unknown but some scientist believed that the components which are active in the goldenseal root, these are known as alkaloids (commonly known as berberine and hydrastine), these give a boost to the cells that naturally fight off viruses in the body, these are the white blood cells.


Effects of Goldenseal

There are some possible negative effects of goldenseal and are not just limited to nausea and diarrhoea. If the plant is taken fresh, other than herbal supplement form, it can irritate mucous tissue and therefore may cause breathing problems.

This supplement should certainly not be taken permanently. Some believe that it should only be taken when you have a cold or flu, or any other such illness; others believe that a cycle should be made by taking it for a certain length of time and then retaking it after a gap of the same time period.

Any pregnant or mothers nursing should not take this supplement.

Also if you have a current health problem, such as diabetes, heart disease, or glaucoma, avoid this herb, blood pressure may be increase which is another side effect of this herb.

As usual with any supplement if you have any doubt as to the risks of taking a supplement, speak to a physician who can give you the best advice as an individual.

Helping Guide as to how to Choose your Goldenseal Root Supplement

• Choose a root supplement made from extracts that contain 8-10% alkaloids, or 5% hydrastine, these are the essential active and natural components.
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• Always purchase supplements, which are produced from standardized herbal extracts. They are produced with the highest quality and potency; some supplement manufacturers do not use these as they cost more. This is why it is essential you purchase from an ethical and reputable companies, where integrity of their produce will come before a decent profit margin.

Other Herbs of Interest

There are herbs with a similar function as the goldenseal which include Echinacea which is an immune booster taken to stave off viruses such as coughs and colds.

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