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Goldenseal Effect on Candida

Candida infection is caused by a yeast overgrowth in the intestines. It can cause gas, bloating, indigestion and even chronic disease. Goldenseal can be used to treat a candida infection

  1. About Goldenseal

    • Goldenseal is a plant that belongs to the buttercup family. Also known by its Latin name, Hydrastis, goldenseal has been used in folk medicine for centuries.

    Medicinal Action of Goldenseal

    • Goldenseal is a tonic and a stomachic. It is used to treat dyspepsia, gastric catarrh and problems in the liver. It is frequently used to treat chronic constipation.

    Conventional Treatment of Candida

    • Conventional medicine treats candida with antifungal drugs, usually Nystatin. The drug is made from a mold, which acts by competing with other molds and fungi, such as candida, for food in the gut.

    Treating Candida with Goldenseal

    • According to Dr. Stephen Byrnes, ND, goldenseal can be used to treat a candida overgrowth. A small capsule of goldenseal is used for treatment, and treatment stops after two weeks because the herb can be toxic in large doses.

    Other Herbs to Treat Candida

    • Other herbs that are used to treat candida include garlic, licorice, astragalus and even cinnamon.

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