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Goldenseal
Common Name | Goldenseal |
Genus / Species | Hydrastis canadensis |
Part Used | Root |
Energetics | Bitter, cold |
Meridians | Liver, gallbladder |
Active Constituents | Isoquinoline alkaloids: hydrastine, berberine Volatile oil Resin Phytosterols Lipids Fatty acids Albumin |
Medicinal Uses | Tonic Mild laxative Anti-inflammatory Antibacterial Bitter Uterine stimulant Astringent Hepatic Eye disinfectant |