Side effects are rare, but include irritation of the mouth and throat, nausea, increased nervousness, and digestive problems. The liquid forms of goldenseal are yellow-orange and can stain.
==The benefits of Goldenseal are==
*Goldenseal is available in nutritional supplement form. It is also available as a cream or ointment to heal skin wounds. *Goldenseal herbal tincture can be used as a mouthwash or gargle for mouth sores and sore throats. A tea made of goldenseal can also be used for this purpose Why Do People Use Goldenseal? *Goldenseal is a bitter that stimulates the secretion and flow of bile, and can also be used as an expectorant. It also has strong activity against a variety of bacteria, yeast, and fungi, such as E. Coli and Candida. *Goldenseal is used for infections of the mucus membranes, including the mouth, sinuses, throat, the intestines, stomach, urinary tract and vagina.* Several people have been using goldenseal as a remedy for colds and flu. According to studies, the action of goldenseal is towards the integrity of the mucus and sinus membrane. Through this action, the cells that produce the mucus is strengthened preventing over-production which results to runny nose and then clogged nose if there is inflammation. When goldenseal is combined with Echinacea, its effect in slowing down the symptoms and the severity of flu is enhanced.<br>
Goldenseal is used for the following conditions:
*minor wound healing*bladder infections*fungal infections of the skin*colds & flu*sinus and chest congestionGoldenseal became the center of a myth that it could mask a positive drug screen. This false idea was part of a novel written by pharmacist and author John Uri Lloyd.
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