Goldenseal Root (Hydrastis canadensis) is the penicillin of the Herb Kingdom. It is an excellent cure-all that invigorates and strengthens the body. Use it whenever a problem arises in the body and you don't know what other herb to take. GoldenSeal has been used for Alcoholism, Bad Breath, Burns, Chicken Pox, Circulation, Diabetes, Digestion, Eyes, Inflammation, Itching, Menstruation, Morning Sickness, Mouthwash, Skin Cancer, Ringworm, Ulcers. *** Goldenseal root is used to fight infection and can be used as a vaginal douche, for fibroid tumors, infected tubes, and vaginal discharge.