Hydrastis canadensis (Golden Seal Root) may be used as a Homeopathic or used simply as a micro-nutritional (botanical). Homeopathic potencies accredit their strength and efficacy to the electromagnetic signatures of the original substrate; these are scientifically created dilutions and succussions of medicines such that generally not even a molecule of the original substrate or medicine is present in the medicine).

As a Homeopathic or used simply as a micro-nutritional, Hydrastis canadensis has demonstrated effectiveness against the following symptomology: "Indicated when patient complains of debility, a general weakness and all-run down condition...atonic condition of stomach and retarded digestion, the bowels are constipated...the tongue is coated yellow and slimy, with eructations of a sour, putrid nature...atonic dyspepsia, stools pale and scanty...an important remedy is chronic gastric catarrh especially with history of indulgence in alcohol and other stimulants or exhaustion... an important remedy for constipation that is dependent upon inertia of the lower bowel or when the result of sedentary habits or of purgative medicines."