Hydrastasis canadensis (Goldenseal)

Goldenseal
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacology

1. Hydrastis canadensis

2. Introduction Goldenseal ,also called orangeroot or yellow , puccoon , is a perennial herb.

3. Botanical Origin : Hydrasatis canadensis Family: Ranunculaceae Local Names : Goldenseal , Orangeroot Part Used : Roots and Rhizomes Chemical Class : Alkaloids

4. Chemical Constituents Berberine Canadine hydrastine

5. Solubility In Water (Soluble slowly) In organic solvent (Insoluble in ether)

6. Bioavailablity Doses range from 500 to 2000 mg of the dried extract, 1 mL liquid extract, or 2 to 4 mL, tincture. It is often recommended for short-term use to help treat infections and promote healing.

7. USES Masking illegal drugs in urine tests. Anti fungal Anticatarrhal Anti-Diabetic

8. Side effects Hypoglycemia mucosal irritation

9. Contraindications contraindicated in pregnancy

10. Drug interaction Cyclosporine interacts with GOLDENSEAL. Medications changed by the liver interacts with GOLDENSEAL.

11. Refrences http:// www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-943-goldenseal.aspx?activeingredientid=943&activeingredientname=goldenseal http://medicinalplants.us/category/goldenseal http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ PMC1868501 http://www.agr.gc.ca/ › eng › medicinal-crops http://abchomeopathy.com/ › r.php ›