Product overview

What to know about Golden Seal 500mg

Golden Seal 500mg, an herbal supplement containing Golden Seal root, is a gastrointestinal support formula. Review the manufacturer's serving and caution information before ordering.*

Key label facts

One tablet lists 125 mg of 4:1 golden seal root and rhizome extract, equivalent to 500 mg Hydrastis canadensis plant material, plus calcium 97 mg. The 500 mg in the product name is the plant equivalent, not 500 mg of extract or berberine.

These are labeled serving facts. Follow this product’s manufacturer directions and full cautions.

  • Golden Seal 500mg, an herbal supplement containing Golden Seal root, is a gastrointestinal support formula.
  • Manufacturer-listed ingredient and serving details for Golden Seal 500mg are summarized below.
  • Manufacturer directions and cautions are provided to support an informed product choice.

Ingredients and dietary attributes

Ingredient overview

Each Serving Size (1 Tablet) contains: Calcium 97 mg, Golden Seal root & rhizome 4:1 extract 125 mg (from Hydrastis canadensis root and rhizome 500 mg). Other ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, sodium starch glycolate. Consult the current product package for the complete formula.

Dietary and allergen considerations

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Non-Grain Formula
  • Non-Soy Formula
  • Non-Dairy Formula

Contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation and patients with high blood pressure. For other contraindications and cautions consult your health care professional. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Use the ingredient statement and label on the package you receive as the current source for dietary decisions.

Nutrient references

Ingredient research context

These NIH resources explain ingredients in the formula. They do not test or endorse this product.

Review current Golden Seal 500mg label and listing in the WSNC inSITE store β†— for the ingredients and nutrients in this product. The references below give ingredient or nutrient context; they do not test or endorse the formula.

  • Calcium

    This NIH resource provides background on calcium. Check the current product label for the ingredient form and amount; this reference does not test or endorse Golden Seal 500mg. NIH background: Calcium β†—

  • Magnesium

    This NIH resource provides background on magnesium. Check the current product label for the ingredient form and amount; this reference does not test or endorse Golden Seal 500mg. NIH background: Magnesium β†—

Compare the label details

Golden Seal 500mg label comparisons

Golden Seal 500mg serving amounts, ingredient forms and formula differences. Compare complete labels and manufacturer directions. A shared ingredient or health goal does not make these formulas dose-equivalent.

Compare recorded product information, then open each full product page for complete ingredients and cautions. Serving instructions are product-specific.
ProductListing focusDeclared formula in briefLabel directions
Golden Seal 500mgView product β†’MediHerbGastrointestinal tract mucous membrane support*One tablet lists 125 mg of 4:1 golden seal root and rhizome extract, equivalent to 500 mg Hydrastis canadensis plant material, plus calcium 97 mg. The 500 mg in the product name is the plant equivalent, not 500 mg of extract or berberine.1 tablet 2 - 3 times daily, or as directed.Full ingredients and cautions β†’
Gut Flora ComplexView product β†’MediHerbHealthy gut function support*One softgel lists anise oil 125 mg, andrographis extract 100 mg containing 10 mg andrographolide, phellodendron extract 80 mg containing 38 mg berberine, and oregano oil 75 mg. This is an herbal and essential-oil formula, not a probiotic. Keep enteric-coated softgels intact as directed.1 softgel 3-6 times daily, or as directed. Enteric coated softgels. Do not break or crush.Full ingredients and cautions β†’
Wormwood ComplexView product β†’MediHerbSupports a healthy intestinal environment*One tablet lists stemona extract 200 mg from 1 g root, black walnut hull extract 25 mg from 100 mg hull, wormwood extract 25 mg from 100 mg herb, and clove essential oil 20 mg. Its wormwood is Artemisia absinthium, distinct from Artemisia annua in Artemisinin Forte.2 tablets 2 - 3 times daily before meals for 10 days repeated after a 10 day break, or as directed.Full ingredients and cautions β†’

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Common questions

Golden Seal 500mg FAQ

Clear answers based on the current manufacturer listing and practitioner context.

What is Golden Seal 500mg for?

Golden Seal 500mg, an herbal supplement containing Golden Seal root, is a gastrointestinal support formula.

How is Golden Seal 500mg used?

1 tablet 2 - 3 times daily, or as directed.

What ingredients are in Golden Seal 500mg?

Each Serving Size (1 Tablet) contains: Calcium 97 mg, Golden Seal root & rhizome 4:1 extract 125 mg (from Hydrastis canadensis root and rhizome 500 mg).

Does Golden Seal 500mg contain 500 mg of berberine?

No. One tablet contains 125 mg golden seal extract, equivalent to 500 mg root and rhizome. The label does not separately declare a berberine amount. Berberine-containing formulas should be compared by their own labels, not by the golden seal product name.

Source transparency

Product sources and review notes

Product details and formulas may change. Review the current manufacturer listing and the label on the package before use. The date above records a price check; it is not an editorial review date. How we research product information β†’