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CANADESE GEELWORTEL, Hydrastis Canadensis |
| Parts used: Root and rhizomes |
Constituents: Alkaloids, Chlorogenic acid, Resins, Lipids, Volatile oil. Vitamins: A, B-complex, C, and E.
Minerals: calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc and sodium, Salicylate 42 mcg. per mL |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Anti-microbial +++
Anti-fungal |
Infections, psoriasis, eczema, conjunctivitis,
inflammation, candidiasis 50:50 with Myrrh; fungal infections, athletes
foot, decreases growth of H. pylori |
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Anti-haemorrhagic
Astringent |
Menorrhagia, postpartum haemorrhage, varicose veins, haemorrhoids
Diarrhoea of infectious origin, excess perspiration, servical erosion |
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Hypotensive |
Reduces BP |
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Choleretic
Bitter tonic |
Dyspepsia, gastritis, colitis, peptic ulcers, chronic
cholecystitis, Liver congestion, jaundice. Balances blood sugar levels esp.
after alcohol use |
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Oxytocic |
Stimulates uterine contractions; aids labour |
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Laxative |
Constipation, atony - stimulates smooth muscle |
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Tonic |
Tonic to the ovaries and mucous membranes. Primary action
is on the mucous membranes in the GI tract |
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Alterative |
Externally: eczema, pruritis, ringworms, inflammation,
infections, conjunctivitis (infusion), catarrhal deafness, tinnitus |
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Tincture 1:5,
25-50mL per week |
Energetics: Cooling, drying, bitter, pungent, astringent |
Meridians: liver, gallbladder, stomach, large intestine |
Contraindications: Pregnancy, hypertension. Toxic in large doses, use max for 3 months |
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