Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support upper respiratory mucous membrane comfort

Supports normal respiratory mucus function

Traditionally used to help relieve temporary mild indigestion

Traditionally used to support appetite where temporary reduction is present

Provides a flexible liquid format for individualised practitioner prescribing

May be combined with compatible herbal extracts where professionally appropriate

Golden Seal should not be presented as a natural antibiotic or proven treatment for respiratory, digestive, eye or skin infections. Reliable human evidence does not establish it as a treatment for a specific health condition.

Practitioner-guided upper respiratory mucous membrane support

Adults prescribed Golden Seal as part of an individualised herbal protocol

Professional herbal compounds supporting normal mucus function

Practitioner-selected digestive formulations for temporary mild indigestion or appetite reduction

Customers requiring a less concentrated Golden Seal liquid than the 1:3 preparation

People whose medications, pregnancy status and wider health history have been professionally reviewed

This product is not intended for casual long-term use or the unsupervised treatment of respiratory infection, gastrointestinal infection, eye infection, skin infection or another diagnosed condition.

Common name: Golden Seal

Alternative names: Goldenseal, Yellow Root

Botanical name: Hydrastis canadensis

Plant part used: Root and rhizome

Plant family: Ranunculaceae

Extract ratio: 1:5

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Quantified alkaloid content: Not declared on the current GhamaHealth 1:5 page

Do not copy the hydrastine and berberine values from the 1:3 product onto this page unless the current 1:5 Australian bottle label confirms them.

Golden Seal (Hydrastis canadensis) root and rhizome 1:5 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 25–50 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 25–50 mL per day.

The 1:5 extract is less concentrated than the 1:3 preparation and therefore has a higher listed weekly dosage. Follow the current product label or the amount selected by your practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the prescribed oral amount in water or juice immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because congestion, indigestion or appetite changes remain present.

Any gargle, cream, eye bath or other topical preparation must be prepared and used only under qualified practitioner direction.

Never place the undiluted extract directly into the eyes, mouth, nose, open wounds or damaged skin.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Golden Seal or another ingredient in the preparation.

Stop use and seek medical assistance if a rash, facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty or another allergic reaction develops.

Always review the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Do not use during pregnancy.

Do not use while breastfeeding.

Do not give Golden Seal directly to newborns, infants or children.

Golden Seal contains naturally occurring berberine. Exposure to berberine can cause or worsen jaundice in newborn infants and may contribute to a dangerous accumulation of bilirubin.

Do not use where neonatal jaundice is present.

Consult your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist before use if you take any prescription medicine.

Golden Seal may change how the body processes numerous medicines. Its effects on drug-metabolising pathways give it a comparatively high interaction potential.

Professional review is especially important with medicines that have a narrow therapeutic range, sedatives, anaesthetic medicines, immunosuppressants and medicines affected by CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 metabolism.

Consult the prescribing practitioner before use with metformin. Research has found that Golden Seal reduced metformin levels by about 25%, which could interfere with glucose management.

Do not use this product as a substitute for antibiotics, infection testing, prescribed respiratory treatment, diabetes medication or medical assessment.

Long-term safety has not been established. Use should remain targeted and professionally directed rather than indefinite.

Do not place the undiluted extract directly into the eyes.

Eye pain, light sensitivity, altered vision, significant discharge or persistent redness requires professional assessment rather than home treatment with an herbal eye bath.

Seek medical advice for persistent fever, breathing difficulty, chest pain, worsening respiratory symptoms or symptoms that do not improve.

Seek medical advice for ongoing diarrhoea, fever, blood or mucus in the stool, unexplained weight loss or significant abdominal pain.

Discontinue use at least seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive dental procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Stop use and seek advice if significant nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, jaundice or another unexpected reaction occurs.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.

Any professionally prepared gargle, cream, eye bath or topical formulation should be stored and discarded according to the practitioner’s directions.