Individuals taking prescription medications should check with their physician, or pharmacist concerning contraindications for taking certain herbs. This may assist with viral infections by reducing their severity and duration. Improves peripheral blood flow, especially in the brain. Improves stamina in rats, in human studies success varies. Has some immunological functions - may reduce your risk of cancer if taken chronically.
Results vary based on the level of active ingredient in the capsule.
Standardized formulas should be used. No medical literature exists concerning the functions of goldenseal. Also often used in conjunction with echinacea. Source - stems of ephedra plants, now commercially synthesized. Not all plants in the Ephedra species contain active ephedrine, especially those from the Americas.