Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Goldenseal

Botanical Names

hydrastis canadensis

Common Names

orange root, yellow root, yellow puccoon, ground raspberry, wild curcuma, Indian dye, eye root, eye balm, jaundice root, warnera, goldenroot, Indian turmeric, sceau d'or

Plant Description

Goldenseal is a small perennial that belongs to the buttercup family and is native to North America. It produces small greenish-white flowers, with no petals, in the late spring and a crimson, raspberry-like, inedible fruit.

Parts of Goldenseal Used in Dietary Supplements

The roots of Goldenseal are commonly used in herbal supplements.