GOLDENSEAL (Hydrastis canadensis), Dr. Abhay Kumar Pati, Best Nutrition, Hayward, CA USA

July 11, 2010 - PRLog -- GOLDENSEAL, Dr.Abhay Kumar Pati, CEO, Best Nutrition, Hayward, Ca, USA
(Hydrastis canadensis)

ORIGIN
Northern America

PART OF PLANT USED
Rhizome (root-stock)

DESCRIPTION
Goldenseal root (Hydrastis canadensis) has been used by Native American healers for a wide range of ailments. They used goldenseal for local inflammations and infections. The plant was also utilized to improve digestion as a bitter tonic and to treat ulcers. An infusion of the root was used as a soothing rinse for eye and skin infections.
Goldenseal root has been recommended for a variety of inflamed mucous membranes, including stomach, intestinal, vaginal, and rectal. It has been reported that the plant relieves pain and helps heal wounds and stop bleeding. In addition, the antibacterial action helps reduce or prevent infection of open sores. Native Americans of the Cherokee and Iroquois tribes used the plant for diarrhea, dyspepsia, liver problems, flatulence, pneumonia, cancer, and rattlesnake bites. In modern times it has been used as a laxative and diuretic, and as a treatment for hemorrhoids, mouth sores, infections, acne, and sore throats.
The active ingredients of goldenseal include a group of alkaloids, hydrastine and berberine. These alkaloids are strongly astringent and help reduce inflammation of mucous membranes.

TRADITIONAL AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC USES
•    treats inflammation of digestive system and mucous membranes
•    treats peptic ulcers, gastritis, flatulence, diarrhea, dyspepsia
•    for liver and gall bladder problems
•    douche for candidiasis and thrush
•    treats skin infections, impetigo, ringworm, eczema
•    lowers blood pressure
•    promotes rest and sleep
•    treats vaginitis, gonorrhea, urethritis and rectal inflammations
•    treats rhinitis and catarrhal conditions of the common cold and flu
•    treats eye inflammations
•    treast disturbances of endocrine function
•    treats excessive menstruation and uterine hemorrhaging

TOXICITY, CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
At doses of two to three grams, goldenseal can lower heart rate, and at higher doses it can be paralyzing to the central nervous system (CNS). Do not use during pregnancy since berberine stimulates the uterus and may induce abortion at high doses.

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Dr.Abhay Kumar Pati, Best Nutrition Products, Inc.Hayward, California, USA and Biotechayur, Odisha, India manufacturer of a large number of bestnutrition, glutathione, ashwagandha, gymnema, diabotica, gugul, psyllium, boswella, vitamins, minerals, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal, nutritional supplements, phytochemicals, raw materials of standardized molecules of plants and fruit extracts. Dr. Abhay Kumar Pati, is a physician, author, entrepreneur and industrialist based in the United States, having ventures across the globe. Dr.Pati states that many of our health problems and diseases can be prevented, treated well with lifestyle, food habits and nutritional supplements. Most of the fruit contain ascorbic acid, enzymes, bioflavonoids, rich in minerals like chromium, potassium, and magnesium etc as well as B vitamins to amino acids.