Goldenseal Root Cut

Hydrastis canadensis

Growing Standard: Certified Organic

Health Benefits

It is commonly used to treat several skin, eye, and mucous membrane problems, such as sinusitis, pink eye, and urinary tract infections. It is also available in mouthwashes for sore throats and canker sores. 

Magical Uses:

• Money
• Healing
• Solar/Fire Magic

Drawing its name from the yellowish scars that form where a stem is broken off (like a wax seal), goldenseal is primarily used as a component in healing and money-drawing spells. It is beneficial in any magic to aid business dealings or financial matters. It can also be worked into any charm or spell to increase its power.

Practical/Medicinal Uses:

Goldenseal can be used to treat stomach ailments, particularly those dealing with inflammation. An infusion of the leaves can be used as a mouthwash to relieve sores, a mild laxative, a wash to treat conjunctivitis, or to clean cuts and scrapes. (Do not use this herb internally if you take blood thinners.)

Folk Names: Yellow Root, Orange Root, Yellow Puccoon, Ground Raspberry, Eye Balm, Eye Root, Indian Paint, Indian Dye, Yellow Paint, Golden Root, Wild Turmeric, Indian Turmeric, Jaundice Root, Yellow Eye, Wamera, Wild Curcurmera