Goldenseal - Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal is naturally rich in a class of alkaloid compounds, with berberine, hydrastine, and canadine being found in the highest concentrations. These alkaloids are linked to antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and believed to be the main reason behind goldenseal’s purported health benefits.Goldenseal are used to treatcoldshay feverdigestive problemssore gumsskin problemsGoldenseal has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.It’s often taken to prevent or treat upper respiratory tract infections and the common cold.It may also be usedto treat skin disorderslack of appetiteheavy or painful periodssinus infectionsindigestionand other inflammatory or digestive disordersA handful of older studies suggest that berberine, one of the main active compounds in goldenseal, may help treatherpeschlamydia infections.