Yellowroot
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Other Names : Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Special Precautions of Yellowroot
- See Berberine
- The root, when taken in high doses, is potentially toxic
Health Benefits and Uses of Yellowroot
- The root contains the alkaloid Berberine which is used for its tonic properties and for digestive disorders. Berberine is anti-inflammatory, astringent, haemostatic, antispasmodic, immuno-stimulant, uterine tonic and antimicrobial.
- The root is astringent and a blood tonic
- A tea made from the roots is used to treat mouth ulcers, stomach ulcers, colds, jaundice etc,...
- An infusion of the roots has also been used to treat piles, though the report does not specify if it is used internally or externally.
- It stimulates the secretion of bile and bilirubin and may be helpful in correcting high tyramine levels in people with liver cirrhosis.
- Native Americans used Xanthorhiza simplicissima medicinally to treat ulcerated stomachs, colds, jaundice, piles, sore mouth, sore throat, cancer, and cramps, and as a blood tonic
References
- Foster. S. & Duke. J. A. A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. Eastern and Central N. America. Houghton Mifflin Co. 1990 ISBN 0395467225
- Weiner. M. A. Earth Medicine, Earth Food. Ballantine Books 1980 ISBN 0-449-90589-6
- Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998 ISBN 0-88192-453-9
