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| Common
name |
Goldenseal |
| Botanical
name |
Hydrastis canadensis |
| Therapeutic
effect |
Antibiotic and immune stimulating.
Effective against E. Coli, Shigella, Salmonella, Giardia
and Cholera. Inhibits adherence of streptococcus A to
host cells. |
| Indications |
Infections of respiratory,
digestive and genitourinary tracts. |
| Contraindications |
Should not be used during
pregnancy |
| Side
effects |
May cause gastrointestinal
distress. |
| Drug
interations |
None known |
| Therapeutic
dose |
250-500 mg, 3 times per day
in extracts standardized to 5% hydrastine. |
| References |
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