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Golden Seal should NOT be taken on a daily basis. Goldenseal is one of those things that should be used only when needed.Topically Goldenseal will kill infection and will act as a drawing agent. When taken internally goldenseal will fight infection and it will clean your system out. If you take two or three caps a day for a couple of days you will get diarrhea.Wounds heal at an amazing rate when t...

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my mother was not a mentally stable person and would give me somethime 40 to 50 goldenseal root capsules a day along with a crap load of other herbs from the age of 7 till 17. i suffered from seizures, cuncussions and paralisis in my limbs. i now have progressive white matter and lesions on my brain and permanent central nervous system issues. please remember that even natural things can cause har...

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Normaleen | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/15/2023
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I have been taking Golden seal for over 40 years. It is a great herb. Maybe not for everyone, if you are allergic. I only take it when needed. If I get a cold, flu or infection. Golden seal does not work like antibiotics. When using for infection, it must be taken more than once a day, and more than one day. I have used it for so many different illnesses. Always research every herb you take. And remember balance is needed for all things. Herbs are not always a cure all. You should see your MD as needed. Read More Read Less

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Goldenseal | Age: 7-12 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/13/2023
Condition: Eating disorders
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Pay attention, do not use it for children! * blood in the stool as sife effect

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PEC77777 | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/27/2019
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My husband and I are both in our 40's. We were using the same herbal remedies for a sore throat, except, on Friday night and Saturday mid-day, I used this goldenseal treatment - put 15 drops my organic market goldenseal in 1 1/2 inches of warm water with salt. Gargle with mixture. Make a 2nd batch WITH NO SALT and drink. Can chase this with more water if the taste bothers you. This morning, Sunday, I woke up with no sore throat or unusual congestion. He woke up with chest congestion. We both slept the same number of hours to get better - about 12 hours. Typically, he has a great immune system and fights illness faster than me. This is the first time, I have done better, and I credit the goldenseal. I do take Synthroid and have half a thyroid. I make sure that treatments like this are done 4 or more hours after taking my medicine. Hopefully, I won't have to take more than 2 goldenseal treatments. If the sore throat comes back today, I will take another treatment until it's gone. Read More Read Less

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/9/2019
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I used to work as an environmental educator and came across the benefits of goldenseal when combined with echinacea in a tincture. Since then I use the tincture (20 drops 3x a day for 1-2 weeks). In most cases this has worked to stop the onset of the cold or flu, but seems to not be as effective once I'm sick. If I combine the treatment with 1,000mg of rose hips capsules, I see better results as well.

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8/7/2018
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I've been using Goldenseal and Echinacea capsules to treat flu. Could not be happier! This combination is recommended for Type-A blood treatments for the flu. Be aware that it cannot be taken continuously. Just my 2 cents.

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12/19/2017
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my mother was not a mentally stable person and would give me somethime 40 to 50 goldenseal root capsules a day along with a crap load of other herbs from the age of 7 till 17. i suffered from seizures, cuncussions and paralisis in my limbs. i now have progressive white matter and lesions on my brain and permanent central nervous system issues. please remember that even natural things can cause harm. dont give this to children. and report abuse because sometimes even the victim dont know till its too late. Read More Read Less

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Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/2/2017
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I have used goldenseal topically for glandular infections, for minor skin abrasions such as blemishes, and for feline abscesses. This product has reduced pain, swelling, and helped relieve infection symptoms without any additional antibiotic use.

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BarbB | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
8/27/2016
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I used a capsule of Goldenseal Root dissolved in purified water as eyedrops for severe allergies. It seems to have cleared my eyes. I also use it for my dog who has a runny eye. Works well.

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naturaljoe | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/8/2015
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My nausea and upset stomach was out of control like whoah so I needed fast relief. This did the trick!

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rosemary | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
8/12/2015
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natural woman | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/2/2015
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Young son split big toe open from under nail, over top of toe to bottom. Took goldenseal root, steeped for 15 minutes, cooled long enough to still be very warm, had him soak his foot in it until it was cool. Did this four times a day for five days, then a couple times a day for two more days. Wound closed on its own starting 1 1/2 days after beginning therapy. Never a sign of infection. Couldn't even tell there had been a wound after two weeks. Have also used goldenseal tea bag, steeped 15 minutes in 3/4 cup water, to heal eye irritation due to allergies. Simply soak a cotton ball for each eye and place them on closed eyes while lying down to rest. Takes away itchiness and redness and swelling. Used this remedy many times for our children before we had health insurance and found it far more effective than many of the doctors' remedies for minor childhood scrapes and scratches.Read More Read Less

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musicengin | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
6/6/2015
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Chiggers: used goldenseal powder with water; paste rubbed into the chigger lesions; stopped the itching, cut down the redness and swelling.

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klee | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
2/6/2015
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I use this in place of penicillin and it works for me. I just have to take 4 capsules a day, Spring Valley Goldenseal extract recommends 1 tab a day.

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NEDay | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/3/2015
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Using this as a mouth rinse cures my canker sores within 24 hours, even one that became infected. Steep 1 tsp goldenseal leaf in 1 cup hot water (or use equivalent of tincture) with 1/2 tsp salt and dash of cayenne for about 5 mins. Let cool till not too hot then swish a mouthful in area that is affected. Spit out and repeat. Do this several times a day until healed. Can reheat saved mixture to re-use same day or next day.

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Goldenseal | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/9/2014
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I have a leg ulcer and was given this to take orally 3 - 4 times a day. 10 drops in warm water

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rj schneider | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/25/2014
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Over the years, I have found a goldenseal poultice to be very effective for knocking down inflammation as a cut or abrasion heals - more effective than a stock over the counter anti-biotic ointment.

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stella | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/23/2014
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used it on my dog's hotspot. cleaned and shaved around the hot spot and applied a few drops of goldenseal root on it.my dog stopped licking and the hair started growing back and that was it. also used it as an eyewash on my cat who had a runny eye which the vet could not diagnose. the eye cleared up after a couple days of use.

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7/5/2014
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Channa | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
6/14/2014
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I've used golden seal tincture, cream and powder for years for ringworm and other skin ailments for cats (and people) and it works very well. I recently put on an itchy open spot on my skin and it's working well.

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Age: 13-18 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
5/8/2014
Condition: Other
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Along with multivitamins and folic acid it did help my pink eye, it was gone withing 3 days. Micale.

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