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goldenseal
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈɡəʊl.dən.siːl/ us /ˈɡoʊl.dən.siːl/
a North American plant with large leaves and a thick yellow root, which is used as a herb to treat medical conditions:
Goldenseal grows only in the northeastern quarter of the United States.
Native Americans used goldenseal for sore throats.
Goldenseal is on protected lists in several states.
Goldenseal is popularly known as a herbal antibiotic and immune system enhancer.
Instead of buying pharmaceutical preparations, you can make a goldenseal tea to use as an eyewash (strain it well!).
Goldenseal is in serious danger due to overharvesting.
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