Litt’s Drug profile for Goldenseal

  • Scientific Name: Hydrastis canadensis
  • Indications: Oral: Anorexia, fever, hemorrhoids, hemorrhage, liver disorders, menstrual disorders, rhinitis, upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections. Topical: Acne, conjunctivitis, dandruff, earache, eczema, eye inflammation, herpes, itching, mouthwash, rash, ringworm, tinnitus, wounds.
  • Synonym: Ranunculaceae
  • Class: Immunomodulator, Isoquinolone alkaloid
  • Half-life: N/A
  • Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with:
    Clevidipine

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Page last updated 08/20/2025

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Incidence - Help

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness - Help

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations - Help

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric

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