Hydrastis
Hydrastis, commonly known as Goldenseal, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial properties, it contains berberine, which helps fight infections. Traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues and skin inflammation, this botanical powerhouse remains a staple in natural wellness remedies today.
- Scientific name: Hydrastis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae within the genus Hydrastis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hydrastis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hydrastis canadensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Croatian, it is called Narančin korijen, while in Finnish, it is known as Hurmejuuret. In Catalan, the name is hidrastis, and in Czech, it is called vodilka. Finally, in Spanish, the plant is commonly referred to as Hidrastis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hr | Narančin korijen | Wikidata |
| fi | Hurmejuuret | Wikidata |
| ca | hidrastis | Wikidata |
| cs | vodilka | Wikidata |
| es | Hidrastis | Wikidata |
| es | Hidrastis del Canadá | Wikidata |
| es | Hydrastys canadensis | Wikidata |
| es | Sello de oro | Wikidata |
| es | Hidrastis del Canada | Wikidata |
| pt | Hidraste | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant can be found spanning across several regions in North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is specifically noted in Ontario. Moving into the North-Central U.S.A., the species is widely distributed across Illinois and Iowa. It also inhabits the landscapes of Minnesota within the same central region. Finally, its geographical reach extends further south into Missouri.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hydrastis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Berberine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Berberine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hydrastis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hydrastis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammatory bowel disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammatory bowel disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |