goldenseal

American  

[gohl-duhn-seel] / ˈgoʊl dənˌsil /

noun

1. a plant, Hydrastis canadensis, of the buttercup family, having a thick yellow rootstock.

2. Also called hydrastis.  the rhizomes and roots of this plant, formerly used in medicine as an astringent and to inhibit bleeding.

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goldenseal British  

/ ˌɡəʊldənˈsiːl /

noun

1. 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

Steroids, low-dose naltrexone, melatonin, lecithin, goldenseal, sceletium and a whole world of anti-inflammatory botanical ferments like kefir.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023

Berberine is a chemical compound extracted from plants like goldenseal and barberry and often sold as a supplement, typically in capsules filled with yellow-tinged powder.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023

In addition to American ginseng, Felumlee cultivates goldenseal, black cohosh, blue cohosh, bloodroot, red trillium, and false unicorn under his trees’ canopy.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2019

An antiseptic, goldenseal reduces inflammation and fights microorganisms in the body.

From US News • Dec. 13, 2013

With the receiver wedged against her shoulder, the cord stretched across the kitchen, she cooked, cleaned, and strained tinctures of goldenseal and blessed thistle, while having the same conversation over and over.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover