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Arnica montana; Arctium lappa; Calendula officinalis; Galium aparine; Echinacea angustifolia; Trifolium pratense; Ruta graveolens; Hypericum perfoliatum; Thuja occidentalis; Urtica dioica; Hamamelis virginiana.

HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS

HYDRASTIS

Goldenseal

(Hydrastis mamira)

Antibacterial; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Astringent; Diuretic; Laxative; Sedative; Tonic. Goldenseal is a traditional medicine of the North American Indians and is still widely used in Western herbal medicine. In the Nineteenth century it acquired a reputation as a heal-all.  It is especially valued in treating disorders of the digestive system and mucous membranes and is also extremely useful in the treatment of habitual constipation. It is said to be antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, laxative, tonic. It is used mainly in the treatment of disorders affecting the ears, eyes, throat, nose, stomach, intestines and vagina. The extract is used externally as a wash for skin diseases, vaginal infections, gum diseases, etc.

The extract is used externally as a wash for skin diseases. Tonic qualities, used for eczema, ring worm, pruritus, irritations.

The root contains the alkaloids hydrastine, berberine and canadine. Berberine is antibacterial (effective against broad-spectrum bacteria and protozoa).

Combines well with Witch hazel& Marigold; good combination with Calendula.


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