Canadian turmeric

Last updated on: 02.07.2025

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Shrub from the buttercup family, up to 30 cm tall with soft, 5-part leaves, white flowers, rhizome and roots contain a yellow sap. Occurrence: Forest areas in eastern Canada and the eastern states of the USA.

The root, Hydrastis rhizoma, is used phytotherapeutically. This should not be confused with Javanese turmeric.

In the cosmetics industry, see Hydrastis canadensis extract (INCI) and Hydrastis canadensis root extract (INCI).

Last updated on: 02.07.2025