Here at Sealapop Botanicals we strive to offer our woods grown hearty northern herbs at their prime transplanting stage, so shipping times vary from season to season.  We are now taking orders on a first come first serve basis until root stock runs out for the fall season. All transplants are shipped with viable buds and are ready to be planted upon receipt. With all orders, prior notification will be given 2-3 days in advance of shipment and can be adjusted according to your needs. Shipping will be 2-3 day first class package so your product will arrive fresh and ready for transplanting. If your not completely satisfied we will refund your full costs. Expect orders to arrive March 30th - April 30th

Planting instructions are as follows; Loosen soil to 2 " Place root in trench cover with remaining dirt,  next cover with leaf litter or a light store bought mulch. Tamp soil and water once only if needed. Keep in mind this is a woodland variety and needs little care.

Our wildflower herb farm is located in the far corner of Northeast Iowa in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Here in Elkader at our woodland farm we have been planting and growing herbs for 19 years. We use only organic conservation practices. Our herbs were all started from the wilds of Iowa woodlands. While now considered a cultivated herb, don't be fooled, the roots are as close to wild as you can get.

The roots or Rhizomes can be divided and produce several more plants but most just plant mature roots. The mature roots will send out small runners that will establish new plants quickly. Generally new plants will come up 6-12 inches from the mother plant.

Planting instructions are easy. Find an area with 60-80% shade mixed light. Plant the root about 2" under worked soil and put some form of ground cover over the planted area. Maybe water one time as you plant the roots.

Hydrastis canadensis L., a member of the Ranunculaceae family, is native to North America with a natural range from southern Quebec to northern Georgia and west to Missouri. Goldenseal is an herbaceous perennial and can be found growing naturally in rich, densely shaded, deciduous forests.

PROPAGATION: Goldenseal can be propagated from rhizome pieces, root cuttings, one year old seedlings, or seed.  Easily transplants March through November.  It takes 5 to 7 years to grow harvestable roots from seed and 3 to 5 years to grow harvestable roots from rhizome pieces. Root cuttings or seedlings usually take 4 to 6 years.

Goldenseal has a long history of use as an herbal remedy by indigenous peoples, pioneers, and modern herbalists. It has been used for the common cold and other upper respiratory tract infections, as well as stuffy nose and hay fever. Some people use goldenseal for digestive disorders including stomach pain and swelling (gastritis), peptic ulcers, colitis, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, and intestinal gas.

Goldenseal Proves to be Antibiotic, Antiviral and Antifungal. ... Luckily, nature also provides natural antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals. One of those agents is Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Goldenseal has been shown in the research to be significantly antimicrobial.

Berberine is an alkaloid extracted from various plants used in traditional Chinese medicine. Berberine is supplemented for its anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic effects. It can also improve intestinal health and lower cholesterol. Berberine is able to reduce glucose production in the liver.

Berberine May Help You Lose Weight. Berberine may also be effective as a weight loss supplement. So far, two studies have examined the effects on body weight. In a 12-week study in obese individuals, 500 mg taken three times per day caused about 5 pounds of weight loss, on average.

PRECAUTIONS:  We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.