Goldenseal root powder (Hydrastis canadensis) is a bitter, golden herb long valued for its wellness benefits and natural dye properties. Rich in alkaloids like berberine and hydrastine, it’s often used in tinctures, capsules, and salves. Sourced in bulk from Monterey Bay Herb Co.
Goldenseal is a North American woodland plant related to the clematis and
buttercup.
The golden root of the plant was used by the Cherokee, Iroquois and
other Native American tribes for wellness and as a coloring agent for textiles.
Today, goldenseal root powder is usually encapsulated or used to make tinctures, liquid
extracts, ointments and salves.