Scientific name: Hydrastis canadensis
Possible uses: antifungal, antibacterial, athelete's foot, mouth rinse for infected gums, canker sores, heals sore, wounds, infections, eye infections,mucus conditions; respiratory infections and congestion of all kinds; serious childhood infectious diseases, measles, scarlet fever, meningitis, anti-malaria, anticancer, uterine infections, cervical dysplasia (douche), herpes blisters, liver diseases, gallbladder, stop profuse bleeding, disinfects wounds and cuts, astringent, diuretic, laxative
Active constituents: berberine
Drug interactions: heparin, blood thinners, anti-hypertensive
Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, mood swings, photosensitivity, not good for long-term
Contraindications: pregnant (can cause miscarriage), hypertension, heart disease
Sources
Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!
Healing Herbs A to Z by Diane Stein
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