Is Goldenseal Safe For Dogs?
How much goldenseal should I take for infection?
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Powdered goldenseal root and rhizome, 4–6 grams per day in tablet or capsule form, is sometimes recommended. For liquid herbal extracts, use 2–4 ml three times per day. Alternatively, 250–500 mg three times per day of standardized extracts supplying 8–12% alkaloids, are suggested.
Who should not take goldenseal?
Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant. Goldenseal is considered likely unsafe to use if you are nursing a baby. Goldenseal should not be given to a newborn baby because it may cause brain damage. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
What’s the difference between echinacea and echinacea goldenseal?
Unlike echinacea, goldenseal may not be as helpful during the first few days of infection when the body is in the initial stages of an immune response. At this stage, the body will already be producing excess mucus as part of the initial inflammatory response and in an effort to fight off disease.
How much goldenseal can I give my dog?
Dried powder: Use 1 tsp per 20 pounds of your dog’s weight. As a tea: Boil 1 tsp of goldenseal in a cup of water. Give 1/4 to 1/4 cup per 20 pounds per day. Tincture: Give 5 to 10 drops per 20 pounds, 2 to 3 times per day.D
