1. a North American woodland plant with yellow roots used in herbal medicine
Usage: botanical

Examples

• Goldenseal is commonly found in the forests of eastern North America.
• Many herbalists recommend goldenseal for its antimicrobial properties.
• The bright yellow roots of goldenseal have been used medicinally for centuries.
• Native Americans traditionally used goldenseal to treat various ailments.
• Goldenseal supplements are popular in health food stores.
• The plant’s scientific name is Hydrastis canadensis, but it’s commonly called goldenseal.