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)