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Goldenseal
What claims are made about goldenseal?
Goldenseal is used as an antiseptic wash for mouth sores, inflamed and sore eyes, wounds, and irritated skin and as a douche for vaginal infections. It has been combined withechinaceaas a cold remedy. Goldenseal is also used as a remedy for indigestion and diarrhea. Because berberine is claimed to lower blood sugar, some people take goldenseal to regulate their blood-glucose levels. 