HYDRASTE OF CANADA

HYDRASTE OF CANADA
 Plant with precarious ecological status.
 Favor cultivated plants and avoid wild harvest.
 • Natural antibiotic par excellence
 • Do not use long term (15 days maximum) due to cumulative hepatotoxicity.
 • Tonic of the mucous membranes: goldenseal inhibits the adhesion of pathogens to the surface of the mucous membranes, it promotes the elimination of mucus, reduces inflammation of the mucous membranes and is astringent and hemostatic.
 • Ally of choice for infections causing a lot of mucus production: otitis, conjunctivitis, stye, sinusitis (infectious), amydalitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, flu, cold, purulent sore, boil, ulcer, gastroenteritis, intestinal parasites , inflammation of the intestinal mucous membranes, cystitis, prostatitis (infectious), vaginitis, infection of the ovaries, tonsillitis, typhoid fever, malaria, meningitis and mononucleosis etc. 20
 • Bitter, the hydrate increases digestive enzymes and gastric juices; increases the production and secretion of bile. It has a favorable action on the pancreas and blood sugar.
 • A mild laxative
 • Useful for drug and alcohol addictions
 • Tones and cleanses the liver; useful for jaundice, hepatitis, etc.
 • Useful for ulcerated tissue
 • Useful for boils, abscesses and tumors
 • Useful as a gargle for mouth, gum problems and mouth ulcers
 • Powerful dewormer
 Parts used: Dried roots and rhizomes
 Properties: antibiotic, antibacterial, fungicide, parasiticide, bitter, choleretic, cholagogue, mild laxative, mucosal tonic, astringent, immunostimulant, anti-tumor, emmenagogue, oxytocic
 Contraindications: long-term use, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children 12 years and under, liver problem, taking medication less (drugs metabolized by CYP 2D6 and CYP 3A4)