Goldenseal is effective against a variety of microbial infections, as well as stings, bites, cuts and scrapes. The powder has antiseptic properties and can be sprinkled onto cuts or wounds to stop bleeding or bites to stop itching. It can also be taken in pill or capsule form for traveler's diarrhea. Note: Goldenseal is on the United Plant Savers "At Risk" List, so only buy a brand that has been organically grown. Avoid goldenseal if you have kidney disease, glaucoma, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or if you are pregnant.
Interests: Living life as an intiatic experience, uniting with like minds and hearts to build a better, cleaner, more peaceful world, listening to the wisdom of the inner voice, communing with the elemental forces of Nature, the arts, media and communications, personal growth and development, the natural healing arts, interesting cuisines, cinema, all that expands the consciousness, betters the Self, and links me with THAT from Which I come.
Inspiration: Whitman, Thoreau, the Tao, deep meditation, spiritually anointed words carried on the human voice and the Cosmic Winds, being with those of like mind and calling.