THERAPEUTIC ASPECTS OF GOLDENSEAL
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Goldenseal, commonly known as yellow puccoon has wide therapeutic activity. The bioactive components present are isoquinoline alkaloids, hydrastine, berberine and canadine. Berberine is used to treat heart failure also have sedative actions, anti secretory, anti parasitic, anticancerous actions. Hence an attempt was taken to review the pharmacological actions of Goldenseal with respect to its role in dental practice.
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Asmi Saftar , Lakshmi T
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