Goldenseal
Antimicrobial for the GI Tract
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) root has potent antimicrobial
properties. Because the active ingredient appears to be an alkaloid, most of
these anti-microbial properties remain confined to the GI tract.
Goldenseal has been found to be an effective antimicrobial against:
- Chlamydia
- E. coli
- Salmonella typhi
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus sanguis
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Helicobacter pylori
- other Gram-positive bacteria and fungi
Some studies suggest that goldenseal may also
be effective against viruses, fungi, protozoans and helminths (worms).
Look for goldenseal products with standardized berberine/hydrastine (alkaloid)
content as these will have the highest potency.
Because goldenseal is becoming a threatened species, some conscientious formulas
contain Goldthread (coptis chinensis) in addition to goldenseal to supplement
the berberine content of the formula.
Goldenseal Plus 60 Caps
Each capsule contains:
Goldenseal Root extract (standardized to 5% berberine/hydrastine) 100 mg
Goldthread (10:1) (coptis chinensis)(min. 30% berberine/palmatine) 200mg
Contains no coatings, binders, fillers, or dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, yeast,
commercial sugars, starch, preservatives, or hydrogenated oil.
Suggested Use:
1 to 2 capsules two to four times daily or as directed.
Goldenseal Plus (60 Caps)
$19.95
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References
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3.) Scazzocchio F, Cometa MF, Tomassini L, Palmery M. Antibacterial activity of
Hydrastis canadensis extract and its major isolated alkaloids. Planta Med. 2001
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4.) Mahady GB, Pendland SL, Stoia A, Chadwick LR. In vitro susceptibility of
Helicobacter pylori to isoquinoline alkaloids from Sanguinaria canadensis and
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