Herb Directory
Goldenseal
Alternative Name:
hydratis canadenss
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), also known as orangeroot or yellow puccoon, is a perennial herb native to North America.
Its distinctive feature lies in its thick, yellow knotted rootstock. The stem appears purplish and hairy above ground, while below ground, it connects to the yellow rhizome.
Historically, Native Americans used goldenseal for various purposes, including skin disorders, ulcers, and fevers. Samuel Thomson, who popularized its use in the 1820s, coined the name “goldenseal” due to the small cup-like scars on the rhizome, resembling wax seals once used to seal envelopes.
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