Goldenseal explained: what it is and where it grows
According to the NIH, goldenseal is a plant with a bright yellow underground stem called a rhizome that grows naturally in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. One product we reviewed lists goldenseal, and no labels print a separate amount for it.
- What it is
- Plant
- In the products we reviewed
- 1, its label does not print the amount
What goldenseal is
- Goldenseal is also called yellow root, goldenroot, and yellow pucoon.1
- Goldenseal grows naturally in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.1
- Goldenseal has a bright yellow underground stem called a rhizome.1
- Goldenseal root contains berberine and other compounds called isoquinoline alkaloids.2
- Goldenseal is grown commercially but is expensive to cultivate.1
How much goldenseal each product gives
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
Before you take it
If you take medicines
Ask a doctor first
- Do not use goldenseal during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and do not give it to infants.1
- The safety of taking goldenseal for longer periods is uncertain.1
- Ask your health care provider before using goldenseal if you take any medicine.1
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.
The product we reviewed that lists goldenseal
| Product | Form and serving | Goldenseal per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Max Vitalize#3 in men's health support | Capsules2 capsules | Not printedIn a 176 mg proprietary blend | 9.3 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is goldenseal root?
Goldenseal root contains berberine and other compounds called isoquinoline alkaloids, according to the NIH. Goldenseal is also called yellow root, goldenroot, and yellow pucoon.
Does goldenseal have interactions?
Yes. Goldenseal may change how your body processes many medications. Ask a clinician before starting goldenseal if you take any medication.
What should I know about goldenseal side effects?
Do not use goldenseal during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and do not give it to infants. The safety of taking goldenseal for longer periods is uncertain. Ask a clinician before starting.
How long can you take goldenseal?
The safety of taking goldenseal for longer periods is uncertain. Ask a clinician before starting goldenseal.
Which supplements we reviewed contain goldenseal?
Max Vitalize lists goldenseal. Its separate amount is not printed because it is inside a 176 mg proprietary blend. The serving is 2 capsules.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Goldensealnccih.nih.gov/healthchecked
- 2NIH LactMed, Goldensealncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked