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Goldenseal Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Repertory
General Name
Goldenseal
Glycemic Index / Load
Goldenseal
Botanical Name
Hydrastis Canadensis
Hindi Name
Pit Kanad
Homeopathic Name
Hydrastis Canadensis   -   Mother Tincture

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Goldenseal Cures

 

Action of Goldenseal

Nutrients in Goldenseal

Most Effective

Taste of
Goldenseal

Nature of
Goldenseal

Cold

Parts Used

Roots, Rhizomes

Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Goldenseal

It is always recommended to take any herb in a suggested dose or in small packages. Please must see the side effects of high doses.
High doses of Goldenseal may result in some allergic reactions. You may feel shortness of Breath and Throat problems. Please stop the consumption if you have Hives, Irritation on Skin, Swelling on Mouth and Throat. It may cause Inflammation in the mucous membranes and Vagina too.
If anyone takes high doses of Goldenseal on empty stomach, he or she may feel Nausea, Vomiting and Gastrointestinal problems.

Caution
Avoid usage, if allergic to Ragweed.
Consult a doctor before consumption, in case of Heart Disease, Glaucoma or Diabetes.
It may intreact with antipsychotic drugs, consult your doctor before using.
Avoid use during Pregnancy, Breast Feeding and Hypertension.
It may get mix with breast milk and give rise to health issues in a baby.
Avoid usage if have blood pressure problems, Heart Problems, Diabetes or Glaucoma.
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Description

Golden Seal is a plant.
It is perennial.
It grows in a subtropical climate.
It grows up to 30 Cm.
Best used for Food Poisoning.
It is Trophorestorative for Mucus Membranes.

In TCM
Meridians Associated : Liver

Cancer Treatment : Useful in treating cancers of the following organs.
Breast
Lungs
Liver
Gastrointestinal Tract

Dosage : 10 to 20 drops of Tincture twice a day.
 
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Materia Medica for Goldenseal

Goldenseal General

Goldenseal is a perennial herb of the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Canada and United States.
Goldenseal contains Berberine. The presence of Berberine makes it a strong Antibiotic. Goldenseal may prevent Cold and Flu symptoms from developing. It calms the mucous membranes of the Respiratory tract.
It improves overall digestion by enhancing the flow of digestive enzymes. Suffering from digestive tract disorders? Try Golden Seal. It is a good herbal cure for Peptic Ulcers, Heartburn, Diarrhea and Constipation.
It is a cure for Eye infections like Conjunctivitis and Blepharitis. It is used as an Eyewash and treats Sore or Inflamed eyes.
It helps in treating Wounds, Boils and Ulcers.
Goldenseal is effective for Gonorrhea and Urinary Tract Infections.
It is beneficial in treating Infections and Inflammations.
The Astringent properties are used to treat inflamed or swollen tissues of Vagina, Stomach and Throat. It is externally used for Vaginal Infections.
It is used for gargling and mouth wash. It cures Mouth Ulcers and provides relief from infected gums. Gargling with goldenseal is effective for Sore Throat.
It is useful in treating Menstrual Disorders.
Goldenseal is a good herbal remedy for Tennis Elbow.
It stimulates the secretion and flow of bile.
Its combination with Echinacea strengthens the Immune system.
It helps to treat Gallbladder Diseases.
Its root is used as an Insect repellent.

Caution: Consult a doctor before consuming it.
Keywords: Sore Eyes, Wounds, Boils, Ulcers, Gonorrhea, Urinary Tract Infections, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Infections, Inflammation, Cold, Flu, Mouth Ulcers, Sore Throat, Menstrual Disorders, Vaginal Infections, Tennis Elbow, Gallbladder Diseases


Methods of Administration. How to take
Tincture. The best and the most potent method of consuming Golden Seal is to Tincture it.
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Decoction: Make a tea.
Put l/2 teaspoonful of the powdered root in a cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for l0 minutes. Drink three times a day.
Single Herb

Golden Seal for Candidiasis

Drink Golden Seal root tea 2-3 cups a day.
Or have Golden Seal capsules.
Else have Golden Seal extract.
For Golden Seal Tincture: Take 20-50 drops 3 times a day.
Caution:Avoid use during pregnancy.

Golden Seal for Aphthous Ulcers

Add 2 tsp of dried Golden Seal to a cup of boiling water. Steep. Let it cool. Gargle 3-4 times a day.

Golden Seal for Athlete's Foot

Add 6-8 tsp to a cup of boiling water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Apply it on the affected area thrice a day.

Golden Seal for Purifying Blood

Prepare a tea. Drink thrice a day.
OR: Have Golden Seal Capsules.

Golden Seal for Infections

Prepare a tea from dried herb. Drink twice a day.

Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) for Nose Bleed

Put a tablespoon of Goldenseal in two cups of water. Boil for five minutes. Let it cool. Put 2-3 drops in nostrils. Repeat this 2-3 times a day.

Golden Seal ( Pit Kanad ) for Small Pox

Prepare a decoction of the Goldenseal root. Add few drops of Linseed oil to it. Sponge the body with it.

Golden Seal ( Pit Kanad ) for Sinusitis

Golden Seal ( Pit Kanad ) enhances the growth of white blood cells which fight against infections.
Powder dried Golden Seal ( Pit Kanad ). Boil quarter teaspoon powder in a cup of water. Drink it twice a day.

Golden Seal ( Pit Kanad ) for Hematoma

Have two capsules of Golden seal two times a day.
Prepare a decoction of Golden seal roots. Wash the affected area with this when bearably hot.

Golden Seal for High Cholesterol

Prepare a root decoction of Golden Seal. Consume 10 ml of it thrice a day.

Golden Seal for Earache

Mix Golden Seal tincture ( available in market ) with Olive oil in 1:2 ratio. Use it as an Ear Drop.

Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) for Prostatitis

Goldenseal has strong Antibacterial and Antiseptic properties. These properties help to fight harmful bacteria causing inflammation in the Prostate. Goldenseal soothes the Urinary tract and treats Prostatitis.
Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of dried Goldenseal flower in a cup of hot water. Boil it for 5 minutes on medium flame. Strain well. Drink twice a day.

Goldenseal for Stye

Goldenseal has antibiotic and antiinflammatory properties.
Take dried Goldenseal and add to boiling water. Strain. Apply the solution with the help of cotton ball on the infected area.

Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) for Oral Herpes

Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) powder with 100 ml of water to make a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area. Allow it to dry. Rinse it off with fresh water. It is an effective remedy to reduce Oral Herpes.
OR:
You can also take it as in tincture. Put 5 drops of Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) in 1/4th glass of water. Drink it sip by sip to remove herpes from the mouth.
OR:
You also can consume it daily as in capsules.

Goldenseal for Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Put half teaspoon of Goldenseal powdered roots in one cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink thrice daily.

Goldenseal for Bone Infection

Put half teaspoon of Goldenseal powdered roots in one cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink thrice daily.

Goldenseal for Botulism

Extract the juice of Goldenseal herb. Take 1 teaspoon of this juice twice daily.

Goldenseal for Chlamydia

Prepare a decoction, made of powdered Goldenseal herb and one cup of hot water. Drink it twice daily.

Goldenseal for Gluten Allergy

Consume 1 teaspoon of Goldenseal extract per day.

Goldenseal for Listeria

Prepare a tea, made of 1 teaspoon of Goldenseal root powder and one cup of water. Drink it twice daily.

Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) for Herpes

Mix few drops of water in Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) powder to make a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area. Leave it to dry. Repeat this treatment once a day to get a better outcome.

Goldenseal for Aphthous Ulcers

Boil 1 to 2 teaspoons of Goldenseal in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool. Strain it off. Gargle with this water three times a day to get the best results.

Goldenseal for Salmonella

Prepare a tea, made by boiling 1 teaspoon of dried Goldenseal root in one cup of water. Strain and drink it twice daily.

Goldenseal for Endometriosis

It has anti inflammatory and anti bacterial properties. It is good to treat all kind of infections associated with Reproductive organs. It also heals the scarred tissues and cells.
Boil Golden Seal root for 10 min. Drink this tea daily.
Or Take 1 capsule of Golden Seal Every Day.
Or Take 10 drops of mother tincture 2 times in a day.
Goldenseal is a good herb to deal with STD.
Goldenseal capsules are easily available in the Market. Take 1 capsule every day.

Goldenseal for Uterine Fibroids

Goldenseal has Anti inflammatory and Antimicrobial properties. It reduces inflammation and provides a good strength to the Uterus tissues. This prevents the formation of Uterine Fibroid.
Have 10 drops of Goldenseal Mother tincture 2 times in a day. Take it for 15 days.
It is also available in Tablet form. Have 1 tablet every day.

Goldenseal for Stomach Polyps

Goldenseal is well known for reducing polyp growth in Nose, Uterus, Stomach and Colon. It also reduces inflammation and pain associated with Polyps.
Have 1 capsule of Goldenseal every day.
 
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Herbal Treatment For Acne 2

Take 1 tsp of chopped dried Oregon Grape root, 1 tsp chopped Goldenseal root and 1 tsp of powdered Lavender. Mix them well. Boil in a glass of water for 20 minutes. Cool. Wash your face with it twice a day.
Or : Add 1 tsp of powdered Oregon Grape root and Goldenseal root in few drops of hot water. Prepare a paste. Add 4-5 drops of Lavender Oil. Apply on the affected area and let it dry. Rinse. Apply Aloe Vera gel if skin gets dry.

Herbal Treatment For Acne 3

Prepare a tincture of Oregon Grape, Berberis Aristata ( Kilmora ) , Coptis, Golden Seal. Take 18-20 drops in 1/4 cup of water thrice a day up to 2 weeks.

Herbal Treatment For Flu 3

Grind 1/8th tablespoon of Goldenseal (Root), Onion (bulb), Basil(Leaves) each. Take it with lemon water two times a day.
Or: Prepare a tea by adding Basil, Ginger . Have two times a day.

Herbal Treatment For Blurred Vision 1

Take the leaves and the Flowers of the following herbs:
Chickweed, Barberry, Marigold ( Gendha ), Goldenseal, Oregon Grape, Eyebright, Cornflowers.
Prepare an infusion. Let it cool. Use as an eyewash, 2-3 times a day.

Herbal Treatment For Blurred Vision 2

Take the leaves and the Flowers of the following herbs:
Eyebright, Goldenseal, Oregon Grape, Chamomile, Marigold ( Gendha ), Witch Hazel.
Prepare an infusion.Use the infusion to dampen a soft cloth. Keep it over your eyelids, and lie down for 10 minutes.

Herbal Treatment For Menstrual Disorders 5

Grind equal quantity of Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) and Wake Robin together. Take one teaspoon with lukewarm milk at night.

Herbal Treatment For Itching 7

Take equal quantity of Golden Seal ( Pit Kanad ) and Witch Hazel. Grind them together. Add little water to make a paste. Apply on the affected part for 20 minutes and then wash.

Herbal Treatment For Sore Throat 4

Put the below mentioned herb in one glass of boiled water.
Two chopped Parsley leaves.
2-3 Clove.
One tablespoon powdered Myrrh.
1/4 tsp of powdered Goldenseal.
Strain.
Drink decoction two-three times a day.

Herbal Treatment For Cuts 4

Make a paste by adding equal amount of Myrrh and Golden seal. Apply.

Herbal Treatment For Chicken Pox 4

Prepare a decoction by taking equal quantity of the roots of below mentioned herbs:
Burdock
Golden Seal
Yellow Dock
Sponge the whole body with this water.

Herbal Treatment For Small Pox 1

Take Burdock root, Yellow Dock root and Golden seal in equal quantity. Prepare a tea. Have bath with this tea.

Herbal Treatment For Sty 1

Take the following herbs in equal quantity.
Verbascum Thapsus ( Leaves )
Raspberry ( Leaves )
Golden Seal ( Roots )
Slippery Elm ( Leaves )
Lobelia ( leaves )
Common Marshmallow ( leaves )
Grind them together. Apply as a fomentation.

Herbal Treatment For Sinusitis 3

Take Echinacea root and Golden Seal root in equal proportion. Powder them together. Boil 4 pinches of powder in a cup of water. Have it twice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Chest Congestion 5

Mix half tablespoon of dried Yarrow and Golden Seal.
Boil in a cup of water for 5-7 minutes.
Drink warm.
It works as a very good decongestant.

Herbal Treatment For Acne 32

Oregon Grape contains Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory which help to curb inflammation and kills Acne causing bacteria.
Golden Seal ( Pit Kanad ) possesses Antimicrobial and Antibacterial properties. These properties are beneficial in treating Acne and provides nutrients to the skin.
Take one tablespoon each of dried powdered Golden Seal ( Pit Kanad ) root and Oregon Grape Root. Put these herbs in a cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Let it cool. Strain and use it as a face wash.

Herbal Treatment For Acne 33

Lavender Essential Oil and Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) both have their own properties which are active against Acne. When both are used together, the results are good and fast.
Lavender Essential Oil is good to heal the Acne prone skin. It also gives soothing effects.
Antibacterial and Antimicrobial properties of Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) work against Acne and make skin healthy.
Mix Lavender Essential Oil with a teaspoon of powdered Goldenseal ( Pit Kanad ) Root to make a paste. Apply on the affected skin and let it dry. Rinse it off with normal water.
Note : It may cause dry skin.Apply any natural moisturizer after washing the paste.

Herbal Treatment For Mononucleosis

Take one teaspoon each of Ginseng Korean root powder, Cayenne, Burdock root and Goldenseal root. Boil it in two cups of water till it reduces to half. Strain and let it cool. Drink it twice daily.

Herbal Treatment For Myeloma

Have Goldenseal And Echinacea extract, half teaspoon diluted with water daily.

Herbal Treatment For Nickel Allergy

Prepare a concoction, made of Yellow Dock root, Burdock root, Goldenseal root. Wash the affected area with it.
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Musharaf Hashmi ( Pakistan )
19 Feb 2018
What the name of goldenseal in Urdu/Hindi other than pit kanad.
 
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22 May 2018
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11 Nov 2019
have u known other name of golden seal in urdu?
 
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