The problem with common names is that there are (at least) two different
"golden roots" one is Oregon graperoot as below, the other is an asian plant
Rhodiola Rosea.

If she is using the herbs to *prevent* a cold, I would stick with just the
Echinacea. Oregon Graperoot (which is what I am assuming she means by golden
root) works similarly to an antibiotic - it acts directly on the illness,
whereas Echinacea also strengthens the immune system. OGR is also a little
harsh IMO to be using regularly - it is better reserved for an actual
infection. I'm not sure how much of it would transfer through the
breastmilk, but I personally would not use it when nursing except in an
active infection when I had already tried less aggressive herbs. Echinacea
on the other hand is fine to take while nursing.

Gillian

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Subject: Re: echinacea and golden root

Golden Root, I'm guessing, is what Herbs for Kids called Oregon
Graperoot.  Linda B White, MD, and Sunny Mavor, AHG, the two women who
put started that company, have written a book called _Kids, Herbs,
Health_.  In this book, they describe the uses for "golden root."  Here
is the section from their "materia medica" (p. 37):

Oregon graperoot

Also known as: Holly grape, barberry
Latin binomial: Berberis aquifolium, B. nervosa, Mahonia spp.
Parts used: Root, root bark
Main actions: Antibacterial, antiparasitic, digestive, liver tonic
Typical uses: Internally: colds with greenish nasal discharge,
bacterial infections, sinusitis minor lung inflammations, intestinal
parasites, coughs.  Externally: eczema
Preparations: Tea, tincture, glycerite, skin wash
Contraindications: Not for use in children under age one or during
pregnancy
Of interest: Oregon graperoot is a good alternative to the
over-harvested goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
Kids' taste rating: Terrible

They mention in other parts of the book that Oregon graperoot contains
berberine and as such is not for use during pregnancy or nursing, but I
would think that if the nursling is above 1 year old, then it would be
okay, as long as the mother was not pregnant.

Katie Bredbeck



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