Goldenseal Leaf

Hydrastis canadensis | Traditional Bitter · Cut & Sifted Leaf

Goldenseal Leaf — The Gentler Side of a Legendary Plant

Long before goldenseal had a Latin name, Cherokee and Iroquois healers knew it by its brilliant yellow color, a dye so vivid that settlers called it "yellow puccoon." By 1798, physician Benjamin Smith Barton was writing about the Cherokee's use of the plant, and a century later pharmacist John Uri Lloyd declared that few American medicines were more important. The root got most of the fame. The leaf is the quieter half of the story.*

The science, in plain language: Goldenseal leaf carries the same golden alkaloids as the root, berberine and hydrastine, at gentler levels. It also holds flavonoids that live mostly in the leaf. In lab studies, those leaf flavonoids helped berberine work harder, and leaf extract outperformed root extract in that teamwork.* Human research has focused on safety: goldenseal changes how the liver processes many medications, so we recommend short, mindful use.*

WHY GOLDENSEAL LEAF?

• A true North American heritage plant, honored by the Cherokee, Iroquois, and Mi'kmaq*
• May support healthy digestion as a classic traditional bitter*
• May support a healthy appetite*
• May support the body's natural defenses*
• May support healthy mucous membranes*
• Contains berberine and hydrastine in gentler amounts than the root*
• Rich in leaf flavonoids that lab research shows team up with berberine*
• Milder, more approachable bitterness than goldenseal root*
• Brews quickly as a covered steep — no simmering needed*
• Small-batch packed in Emmaus, PA for short, intentional use*

HOW TO BREW

Add 1 tsp of leaf to 8–10 oz just-boiled water. Cover and steep 10–15 minutes. Strain and sip. Enjoy up to 2 cups daily for no more than 2 weeks, then take at least 2 weeks off.

Tradition tip: In Appalachian and Eclectic practice, goldenseal's bitterness was considered part of the medicine. Sip it slowly, and if you need to soften it, a spoonful of honey or a sprig of peppermint keeps the tradition and tames the bite.

INGREDIENTS: Goldenseal leaf (Hydrastis canadensis), cut & sifted.

SUGGESTED USE: 1 tsp steeped 10–15 minutes covered, up to 2 cups daily, 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off.

Please note: Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for infants and children. Goldenseal interacts with many medications, including diabetes medications, so check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any prescription. Avoid with liver or kidney conditions or jaundice.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.