Goldenseal

A North American woodland plant prized for its bright yellow root, used by Indigenous peoples and 19th-century herbalists for infections of the skin and mucous membranes. Berberine, the main active co...

• Topical Use Eases Minor Skin And Mucous Membrane Infections
• Traditional Use As A Wash For Sore Throat, Mouth Ulcers, And Minor Wounds
• Berberine Has Real Antimicrobial Action Against Many Bacteria, Fungi, And Parasites
• Often Combined With Echinacea In Cold-And-Flu Formulas, Though This Combination Has Limited Evidence

Note Goldenseal is critically over-harvested — look for cultivated, not wild-harvested, sources to support its survival Note Berberine interacts with many medications by affecting how the liver metabolizes them — caution with prescription drugs in general