Title: Hydrastis

Additional Names: Golden seal; orange root; yellow root; yellow puccoon; Indian turmeric

Literature References: Dried rhizome and roots of Hydrastis canadensis L., Ranunculaceae, contg not less than 2.5% ether-soluble alkaloids. Habit. North America. Constit. 2-4% hydrastine, 2-3% berberine; canadine, volatile oil, resin.