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| in the Southwest. Although it does not contain berberine or related alkaloids, it works well as a mucous membrane remedy. |
| In the Southeast, yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima) is a popular folk remedy which is used interchangeably with goldenseal and is far less threatened. |
| Still, for secondary stages of bronchitis and bacterial infection, goldenseal achieves the quickest results. I use goldenseal as if it were pure gold, reserving it only for conditions in which it is indicated and using it conservatively. The goldenseal powder I have carried in my first aid kit for nearly five years is still as effective as it was when I purchased it. Goldenseal's powerful constituents insure its long shelf lifebeyond that of most herbs. |
| A remarkable immunostimulant and activator of macrophages, goldenseal destroys harmful pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and tumor cells. In vitro, goldenseal is effective against a whole swath of microorganisms including E. coli, Giardia lamblia, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyrogenes, Salmonella paratyphi and Candida albicans. Some other uses of goldenseal and its analogs include tonsillitis, skin eruptions, gum disease and ringworm. |
| The extremely bitter taste of goldenseal makes it much more appealing in tinctures or capsules. The recommended dose is 1/4 teaspoon of the tincture or 1 or 2 capsules three times daily. In spite of its potent compounds, goldenseal's only potential toxicity is to pregnant women because of its berberine content. |
| Graphefruit Seed Extract |
| Part used: Extract of the seed |
| Actions: Antimicrobial, antiparastic, antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial |
| Indications: A powerful concentrate extracted from grapefruit and other citrus seeds, grapefruit seed extract destroys |
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