Herbal Goldenseal Root

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I accidentally ordered the wrong thing. I ordered Goldenseal Root instead of powder. I wanted to have this in my medicine cabinet for possible treatment of infection. Does anyone know if I can just grind this up? What do you do with it? Any input appreciated.
 
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I was going to put it in capsules for medicinal use. Can I just grind this to a powder?
 
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Some quick reading indicates I can make a tincture, but I'd like to have capsules for my daughter. She does not like the bitter/alcoholic taste.
 
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summerthyme said:
Do you have a vitamix? Thats about the only kitchen tool I can think of that might grind it for you...

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No I don't. I guess I'll make a tincture and order some more. I could use it in tea too I guess. I need to read more closely before I hit buy now....
 
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Golden seal is native to the SE US and grows under forest canopy. Rico Cech has done some experimentation growing it in the pacific Northwest under shade cloth, but I don't know of his success rate. You MIGHT be able to get plants from him at


If you don't live in the SE, I would use other plants that contain high levels of berberine (if you are looking for antimicrobial actions) like oregon grape root, yellow dock (not the best choice) or barberry.
 
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kyrsyan said:
You might have to do it in stages. But, first, is this already dried? Because if it is, Summerthyme pretty much has it right.
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It is dried. I'll try the coffee grinder in a small batch. Thank you for that idea. We can do tincture or tea. I just want some capsules for dd.

If you ever get a mouth ulcer, we've had great success in healing it quickly with goldenseal powder. It's usually healed in a couple of days. Of course, its very bitter. The most bitter thing I've ever tasted is chinconas extract. Wow! It is extremely bitter.
 
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moldy said:
Golden seal is native to the SE US and grows under forest canopy. Rico Cech has done some experimentation growing it in the pacific Northwest under shade cloth, but I don't know of his success rate. You MIGHT be able to get plants from him at


If you don't live in the SE, I would use other plants that contain high levels of berberine (if you are looking for antimicrobial actions) like oregon grape root, yellow dock (not the best choice) or barberry.
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I am in SE. And I can put it under very old silver maples to get its prefer situation. But I know my luck starting hard to grow seeds. But did find rhizomes at 2 trusted suppliers. So one batch a year until I fill in the spot I'll make for it.
 
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I was going to suggest the coffee grinder also.

I take it in capsule form. It is an extremely good antibiotic!! My doctor actually told me about it. I needed something for a sinus infection and since there are not many antibiotics that I can take, he suggested goldenseal root. It's also worked for mild diverticulitis, though you have to take quite a bit.
 
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For a sinus infection, I would consider putting a mL or two in a bottle of saline nasal spray and putting it directly where it needs to be. Might be a straighter shot than it having to work thru your gut.
 
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moldy said:
We need more people that don't look at things and just see a weed, or a way to make money by overharvesting. thank you!
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I am trying to convert the whole yard to food or medicinal plants. I have ginseng seed dropped two years in a row now. Ginger, turmeric, and a few others. Tbh, if I can get the rhizomes, it'll join a few other crops to be left alone unless they're needed.
 
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Babs said:
I was going to suggest the coffee grinder also.

I take it in capsule form. It is an extremely good antibiotic!! My doctor actually told me about it. I needed something for a sinus infection and since there are not many antibiotics that I can take, he suggested goldenseal root. It's also worked for mild diverticulitis, though you have to take quite a bit.
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I've never had a colonoscopy to be sure, but I've had the symptoms of diverticulitis, moderate with bleeding. I read about treatment with higher dose probiotics. I tried taking 3 caps three times a day. Within a day I had improvement and within about 3 days it had resolved. Just sharing in case someone ever needs an at home treatment.
 
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I've never had a colonoscopy to be sure, but I've had the symptoms of diverticulitis, moderate with bleeding. I read about treatment with higher dose probiotics. I tried taking 3 caps three times a day. Within a day I had improvement and within about 3 days it had resolved. Just sharing in case someone ever needs an at home treatment.
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Mild cases can be treated without antibiotics. If I know I'm coming down with it, I simply give my colon a break for a couple of days by either not eating, or going on a liquid diet. Moderate cases I have cleared up with Goldenseal Root.

I don't seem to be able to take probiotics anymore--not even a little kefir or yogurt, without getting a massive migraine. Sad.
 
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I've never had a colonoscopy to be sure, but I've had the symptoms of diverticulitis, moderate with bleeding. I read about treatment with higher dose probiotics. I tried taking 3 caps three times a day. Within a day I had improvement and within about 3 days it had resolved. Just sharing in case someone ever needs an at home treatment.
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What brand and dodge did you take? Please post Amazon link if you ordered from there thanks!
 
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What brand and dodge did you take? Please post Amazon link if you ordered from there thanks!
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I'm sorry. I don't remember. I'm pretty sure it was just from our local health food store. There is research that daily use of probiotics or probiotic rich foods can help decrease flare ups. I just figured it couldn't hurt, and it actually worked.
 
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