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goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

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  • Reported Doses
  • Cautions
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Entire Monograph

Reported Uses

  • NOTE: see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table
  • acne [Insufficient Evidence]
  • allergic rhinitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • anorexia nervosa [Insufficient Evidence]
  • atopic dermatitis (eczema) [Insufficient Evidence]
  • chronic fatigue syndrome [Insufficient Evidence]
  • conjunctivitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • dandruff [Insufficient Evidence]
  • flatulence [Insufficient Evidence]
  • gastritis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • gingivitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • hemorrhoids [Insufficient Evidence]
  • herpes labialis (cold sores) [Insufficient Evidence]
  • illicit drug masking, urine test-associated [Possibly Ineffective]
  • heavy menstrual bleeding [Insufficient Evidence]
  • otitis media [Insufficient Evidence]
  • peptic ulcer [Insufficient Evidence]
  • respiratory infections [Insufficient Evidence]
  • tinnitus [Insufficient Evidence]
  • UTI [Insufficient Evidence]
  • uveitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • vaginitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • wound healing [Insufficient Evidence]

Reported Doses

Safety/efficacy may not be established; reported doses may be derived from limited or potentially inadequate studies with variable regimens, multi-ingredient products, or where concentration of active ingredients may vary widely

Effectiveness Ratings

[see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table]

illicit drug masking, urine test-associated

[Possibly Ineffective]
Info: effective dose not established

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