goldenseal

American

[gohl-duhn-seel] / ˈgoʊl dənˌsil /

noun

a plant, Hydrastis canadensis, of the buttercup family, having a thick yellow rootstock.
Also called hydrastis. the rhizomes and roots of this plant, formerly used in medicine as an astringent and to inhibit bleeding.

goldenseal British

/ ˌɡəʊldənˈsiːl /

noun

a ranunculaceous woodland plant, Hydrastis canadensis, of E North America, whose thick yellow rootstock contains such alkaloids as berberine and hydrastine and was formerly used medicinally

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Etymology

Origin of goldenseal

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; golden + seal ¹

Example Sentences

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The history is being talked about more, but still only in “bits and pieces,” said Stan Bumgardner, the editor of Goldenseal, the state history magazine.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2021

Goldenseal also has a healing affect on mucus membranes of the respiratory tract and can help to help to dry up mucus.

From US News • Dec. 13, 2013

Caution: Goldenseal should not be used when pregnant, lactating or if you have high blood pressure.

From US News • Dec. 13, 2013

Goldenseal works well with echinacea in the treatment of respiratory tract infections.

From US News • Dec. 13, 2013

Goldenseal, black cohosh, tansy . . . the list went on.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2012

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