Goldenseal Toxicity - Medtick

Goldenseal Toxicity

What is it?

  • Mouth irritation
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation
  • Liver condition (Jaundice)
  • High blood pressure (Hypertension)
  • Vaginal contractions
  • Irritate skin if sensitive
  • Excitability
  • Hallucinations
  • Delirium -(medical emergency)
    • Problem with attention (This could mean the person is inattentive and does not focus or that he or she can focus on tasks but at the expense of all else — failure to shift attention.)
    • Disorganised thinking (such as not being able to remember things or being confused)
    • Altered level of consciousness (hyper-alertness and on edge, or sluggish, drowsy or withdrawn)
    • Change is sudden and/or does it fluctuate over hours or days

If overdosed:

  • Bradycardia – slow beating of heart
  • Cardiac damage
  • Depression
  • Low blood pressure (Hypotension)
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Nervousness
  • Paralysis
  • Respiratory failure
  • Muscle spasms
  • Seizures
  • Death

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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