GoldenSeal
GoldenSeal (Golden Seal) is a perennial herb that is part of the Buttercup family. GoldenSeal is used for a lot of medicinal purposes in a variety of ways both topically as well as internally. There are actually quite a few ways to purchase Golden Seal, in a bulk powder, salve, tincture, or a tablet. Internally it is a great digestion aid and if gargled with it has been known to remove canker sores.
GoldenSeal has been around since times of the European conquest of America but has remained very strong because even today it is used for anti-catarrhal, anti inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, bitter tonic, laxative, and muscular stimulants. Herbalists say that if you are trying to ease gastritis, colitis, duodenal ulcers, loss of appetite, and liver disease, Golden Seal is what you might want to look into which is available at all herbal supplement stores. Golden Seal is very bitter so it stimulates bile secretions, stimulates the appetite, and aids in digestion.
GoldenSeal has been around since the mid 19th century but is now threatened because Golden Seal is one of the most over harvested herbs. It keeps getting harvested and harvested but never replaced. Golden Seal which also goes by the name Yellow Root is often combined with Echinacea and prepared for easing the symptoms of colds. It is the underground root of Golden Seal that is harvested and dried to make teas and both liquid and solid extracts that are then turned into bulk powder, capsules or tablets.
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A Medicine Cabinet of Herbs
No book on herbs would be complete without looking at some of the herbal remedies which are being used today. Many people are finding traditional medicines less favorable to the herbal remedies being offered. There are fewer allergic reactions. Herbal medicines have fewer, if any, side affects. There are even some doctors who are prescribing herbal remedies when other medications just are not working.
There is a strong warning which goes with this information. This information is for general reading and knowledge only. This is in no way presented as medical fact. Under no circumstances should any person add any of the herbal remedies described in this chapter into their diet without first consulting their physician. Women who are pregnant or nursing and small children should never use any type of herbal remedies unless specifically prescribed by their doctor.
There are all types of old wives tales about herbs that cured coughs and colds. Some people will talk about Grandma’s tonic that cured what ailed them. These are the herbal remedies that many people still use today. Things like jewel weed to help relieve poison ivy or rose hips to add vitamin C are simple remedies that have been used for years.
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