ABSTRACT
Over the years, goldenseal acquired a considerable reputation as a general bitter tonic and as a remedy for various gastric and genitourinary disorders. The drug was a prominent ingredient in many turn-ofthe-century proprietary medicines, including Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery:
A few of my symptoms were: Heartburn and fullness after eating, sometimes pain in my bowels, headache, poor appetite, and bad taste in my mouth. At night I was feverish, with hot flushes over my skin. After taking Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery I was relieved of all these symptoms, and I feel perfectly well today.
