St. Francis Goldenseal Liquid - 250ml

Goldenseal

Goldenseal is most commonly known as a partner to echinacea for the treatment of common cold and respiratory infections.Berberine is the component of goldenseal that makes it an infection fighter. It has anti-microbial activity against viruses, fungi, parasites and bacteria. Hydrastine is the component of goldenseal that relaxes smooth muscles. This is helpful to relieve coughs, intestinal and stomach spasms and decrease blood pressure. Additionally goldenseal decreases secretions and inflammation in mucus membranes. Thus goldenseal can be used for gastritis, inflammatory bowel problems, cystitis (bladder inflammation), sinusitis, bronchitis and rhinitis (nasal inflammation). There are some claims that goldenseal can mask urine drug screening but there is no clinical study to prove this effect.

Practitioners may recommend Goldenseal for any of the following:upper respiratory tract infections (including colds), nasal congestion, fever, allergic rhinitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, diarrhea, gastritis, colitis, peptic ulcers, anorexia, constipation, anal fissures, flatulence, hemorrhoids, liver ailments, jaundice, malaria, internal hemorrhage,postpartum bleeding, inflamed mucous membranes of the vagina or urethra, menorrhagia (excessive menstruation), dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and gonorrhea.

Benefits of Tinctures

Capsules, soft gels and tablets are very popular. Tinctures, however, have many advantages over these modes of delivery. The bio-availability of tinctures is very high in comparison, because unlike pills tinctures don't rely on digestion to break them down. Tinctures are readily absorbed by the body, beginning their work in the bloodstream almost as soon as they enter the mouth. Which is a very significant benefit. Note also that:

• Tinctures can be applied externally as well as internally
  
• Tinctures can be stored for long periods of time, even years, without loss of effectiveness
  
• Tinctures can be taken relatively accurately because they are administered in drops
  
  Why are tinctures alcohol-based?
  
  Not only is the alcohol in St. Francis tinctures indispensable for extracting the active ingredients of an herb, it is also needed to stabilize and preserve them. As well as limiting microbial activity, alcohol has the ability to inhibit enzymatic or hydrolytic reactions in plant extracts.
  
  Alcohol plays the role of a carrier substance conveying active ingredients within the body. Beyond that, it has been scientifically proven that small amounts of alcohol actually enhance the immune system and its defenses.
  
  The amount of alcohol taken in an average dose of tincture, you'll be surprised to learn, is about the same as what you'd find in an overly ripe banana!