Meaning Of The Word Goldenseal

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goldenseal in American English
an American plant (Hydrastis canadensis) of the buttercup family, with large, round leaves and a thick, yellow rootstock, formerly much used in medicine
noun: a plant, Hydrastis canadensis, of the buttercup family, having a thick yellow rootstock

goldenseal in British English
noun: a ranunculaceous woodland plant, Hydrastis canadensis, of E North America, whose thick yellow rootstock contains such alkaloids as berberine and hydrastine and was formerly used medicinally

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