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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