Parts Used: dried root and rhizome

Active Compounds:
The two primary alkaloids are hydrastine and berberine, along with smaller amounts of canadine. Berberine, which ranges from 0.5-6.0% of the alkaloids present in goldenseal root and rhizome.

Believed to be of value for:
Common cold/sore throat

Recurrent ear infection
Urinary tract infection
Specifically  for digestive system such as stomach disorders.

Other Names: Goldenseal, yellow paint root, orange root, yellow puccoon, ground raspberry, eye root, yellow Indian plant, turmeric root, Ohio curcuma, eye balm, yellow eye, jaundice root