SBL Hydrastis canadensis

Common Name: Golden Seal
Scientific Name: Hydrastis canadensis

Preparation: The tincture is made from the fresh root of the plant.

Primary Benefits and Uses

Hydrastis Canadensis is most commonly used to treat defective assimilation, nasal catarrh, and slow digestion. It is known to increase muscular strength and improve endurance, especially in chronic, incurable diseases. This remedy works on the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, stomach, and vagina, making it useful for a variety of conditions related to these areas.

It is particularly beneficial for catarrhal symptoms, such as thick, yellow mucus, and tenacious discharges from the nose, eyes, and ears.

Symptoms Treated with Hydrastis Canadensis

Mind:

• Forgetfulness, irritability, and pain-related complaints.

Skin:

• Itching, redness, heat, and pustular eruptions, especially those aggravated by touch or motion.
• Nodular eruptions typically found on the back of elbows and buttocks.
• Worsening of skin conditions when transitioning from cold to warm weather.

Eyes, Nose, and Ear:

• Burning discharges from the eyes, with tearing and sticky eyelids.
• Yellowing of the eyes, often due to jaundice.
• Coryza (nasal discharge), with raw, ulcerated mucous membranes in the nose, and improvement when in open air.
• Loss of hearing and swollen, red ears, often accompanied by tinnitus (constant ear noise).

Throat:

• Hawking of yellow, tenacious mucus.
• Rawness in the throat, especially after coughing, with relief provided by Hydrastis.

Stomach:

• Heaviness or weight in the stomach after eating, along with eructations (belching) that taste like the food just eaten.
• Useful for complaints of acidity after eating bread and vegetables.
• Burning in the navel region and dull pain.
• Increases appetite, digestion, and body weight, while improving strength.

Rectum:

• Helps with constipation, particularly when enemas do not work.
• Effective in treating fissures around the anus, with associated burning and painful hemorrhoids.

Female Complaints:

• Treats white discharge, which is hot and watery.
• Reduces itching due to discharges around the vulva.
• Helps reduce pain associated with enlarged axillary glands.

General Symptoms:

• Relieves itching and rawness.
• Useful for treating difficult urination and incontinence.

Dosage Instructions:

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times a day.
• Alternatively, you can use medicated globules, as prescribed, three times a day.

Precautions:

• Use with caution in newborns.
• It is recommended to take small doses for short periods of time, as continuous use may not show effective results.
• Always consult a physician for guidance.

Side Effects:

• There are no known side effects when taken as directed.
• Homeopathic remedies generally do not interfere with other forms of medication (allopathy, Ayurvedic, etc.).

Terms and Conditions:

• Homeopathic medicines should be used based on symptom similarity.
• Results may vary depending on the condition, and it is recommended to consult your physician before purchasing or using this remedy.