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goldenseal

Hydrastis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Goldenseal, scientifically known as Hydrastis canadensis, is a perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial properties, it is primarily utilized in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and inflammation. Its distinctive yellow rhizome contains berberine, a powerful alkaloid widely used in various herbal remedies.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Goldenseal · Goldenseals
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hydrastis

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Hidrastis
  • Hidrastis del Canadá
  • Hydrastys canadensis
  • Sello de oro
  • Hidrastis del Canada

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Hydrastis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Eastern Canada Ontario
North-Central U.S.A. Illinois
North-Central U.S.A. Iowa
North-Central U.S.A. Minnesota
North-Central U.S.A. Missouri
North-Central U.S.A. Wisconsin
Northeastern U.S.A. Connecticut
Northeastern U.S.A. Indiana
Northeastern U.S.A. Massachusetts
Northeastern U.S.A. Michigan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hydrastis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include berberine.

Chemicals reported in Hydrastis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
berberine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

berberine

  1. Pharmacological research
  2. Biomedicines

Activities

Hydrastis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Hydrastis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Pharmacological research

Conditions

Hydrastis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammatory bowel disease.

Conditions investigated for Hydrastis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Inflammatory bowel disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Inflammatory bowel disease

  1. Pharmacological research

Preparations

Hydrastis has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hydrastis tincture, liquid extract, total ethanolic extract.

Preparations reported for Hydrastis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Hydrastis tincture 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Liquid extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Total ethanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hydrastis tincture

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Liquid extract

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Total ethanolic extract

  1. Pharmacology & toxicology