NATURE'S ANSWER GOLDENSEAL ROOT 50 VEG CAPS

NATURE'S ANSWER GOLDENSEAL ROOT 50 VEG CAPS IMMUNE SYSTEM Promotes Healthy Mucous Membranes Goldenseal is a broad spectrum antibiotic and fungicide, effective against a wide range of topical and internal infections of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts. Its use by Native America was widespread. It was used topically for skin and eye infections, as a mouthwash for canker sores, and as a tea for diarrhea, upper respiratory and vaginal infections. It was also used as a yellow dye for skins and fabrics. The two primary alkaloids in goldenseal are hydrastine and berberine, along with smaller amounts of canadine. They have demonstrated antimicrobial effects against a wide range of bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, including Chlamydia species, E. coli, Salmonella typhi, Candida albicans and Entamoeba histolytica. Herbalists often recommend Goldenseal topically for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic actions, which make it useful to clean wounds, reduce hemorrhoids, soothe canker sores, and alleviate skin infections (including ringworm and athlete's foot). It can also help treat eye infections such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis. The tea is recommended for colds. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The American aborigines valued the root highly as a tonic, stomachic and application for sore eyes and general ulceration, as well as a yellow dye for their clothing and weapons.' 'The whole drug, including the alkaloid hydrastine, appears to stimulate the respiratory and circulatory apparatus, imparting increased tone and power.' Recommendations: 1 capsule, 3x daily Botanical Name: Hydrastis canadensis Ingredients: Each Serving Contains: Goldenseal root 550 mg. Vegetable cellulose, Vegetable-derived magnesium stearate. Safety Info: Does Not Contain lactose, sugar, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, egg, dairy products, artificial flavoring or preservatives. All herbs are Certified Organic item # 215712 $16.39