Introduction

Also known asHydrastis canadensis, Orange Root, Yellow Root, Yellow Puccoon. Ground Raspberry. Wild Curcuma. Turmeric Root. Indian Dye. Eye Root. Eye Balm. Indian Paint. Jaundice Root, and Warnera.

Goldenseal root has a long history of medicinal use among Native American tribes of the northeast, its native habitat. The Cherokee were known to use it for treatment of general debility, as well as mixing it with bear grease to make an insect repellant. The plant was first described to the outside world in the 1700's and was greeted with such enthusiasm as a virtual cure-all that exports of the indigenous American plant reached 200,000 to 300,000 pounds annually. Its popularity was quite widespread in the Americas as well. Captain Lewis, during his trek with William Clark to the Pacific coast in 1804, wrote that goldenseal was a "sovereign remedy for sore eyes and excellent mouth water."

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