Olympian Labs Goldenseal 500mg 90Caps

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GOLDENSEAL Latin Name: Hydrastis canadensis Plant Family: Ranunculaceae Common Name: Goldenseal Origin & History: The Iroquois and Cherokee were among the first of the American tribes in the eastern United States to use this small perennial plant (Hydrastis canadensis) medicinally. They harvested its fleshy underground stems (rhizomes) and roots and used them to treat a variety of infections from insect bites and digestive upset to eye and skin ailments. Common Uses: Goldenseal has long been valued for its ability to soothe inflamed or infected mucous membranes. It is a broadrange herb that fights various bacteria, fungi and protozoa infections and is found in popular herbal blends for taming intestinal and gallbladder inflammation. Traditional Chinese healers give Goldenseal to cancer patients whose immune systems are weakened by chemotherapy treatments. Specifically, Goldenseal may help to: curtail colds, flu and other respiratory infections; reduce symptoms of sinusitis; combat infections of the urinary tract and vaginal area; treat eye complaints; heal minor cuts and scrapes; ease diarrhea; relive symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome; fight warts, cold sores, genital herpes and shingles; and control canker sores. Active Constituents: Parts Used: Roots Constituents: Alkaloids berberine and hydrastine. Side Effects & Cautions: Avoid taking the herb if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and glaucoma or are pregnant or nursing. Avoid taking for prolonged periods of time. AVAILABLE SIZES: #019 / 500mg / 90 VitaVeg™ Caps #223 / 500mg / 90+90 VitaVeg™ Caps These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any disease.