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Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

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Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): Antimicrobial, a bitter herb whose root is an anticarrhal, tonic, used as a antibiotic, contains berberine effective against Helobacter pylori (often responsible for recurrent ulcers) and giardia, effective against gram-positive bacteria such as streptococcus and staph, and gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, treats eczema and ringworm (applied topically) reduces inflammation of the eyes, contraindicated during pregnancy.

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