Mucous membrane goldenseal

Goldenseal Hydrastis canadens s Antiseptic for skin (topical), astringent for mucous membranes (mouthwash), wash for inflamed eyes, sinus infections, peptic ulcers, colitis, gastritis Large doses may cause dry or irritated mucous membranes and injury to the gastrointestinal system may reduce the beneficial bacteria in the intestines. Siould not be taken for more than 3-7 days. 

Goldenseal seems best when used for six purposes for active infections, inflammations, or ulcerations in the gastrointestinal tract, from gums to rectum for active infections in the sinuses when used as snuff or sinus wash for active infections in the vagina when used as a douche for active skin infections when used as a powder or wash for active eye infections when used as a wash and as a stimulant/tonic (when used in moderation and for limited duration) in general for mucous membranes throughout the body to help tone them and help them serve their function as one of the first lines of defense against bacterial infection. 

The active principle of goldenseal Hydrastis canadensis, Ranunculaceae) is ( — )-3-hydrastine (88), a phthalideisoquinoline alkaloid. Hydrastis has long been used as a medicinal plant and is used to tteat inflammation of the mucous membranes (Tyler et al., 1981). 

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