Which herb is traditionally used for wounds but now used as laxative?

Which herb is traditionally used for wounds but now used as laxative?

• A. Echinacea purpurea
• B. Ginseng
• C. Milk thistle
• D. Goldenseal

Answer: (D)

Goldenseal fits this pattern because its root has long been used topically for wound care due to its antimicrobial properties. When taken by mouth, it has also been used as a laxative because its active alkaloids, such as berberine, can stimulate the gut. The other herbs are associated mainly with different roles: echinacea is commonly used to support immune health and can be used on wounds but is not a traditional laxative; ginseng is valued for energy and resilience; milk thistle is known for liver support. So the herb with both traditional wound use and laxative properties is goldenseal.

Goldenseal fits this pattern because its root has long been used topically for wound care due to its antimicrobial properties. When taken by mouth, it has also been used as a laxative because its active alkaloids, such as berberine, can stimulate the gut. The other herbs are associated mainly with different roles: echinacea is commonly used to support immune health and can be used on wounds but is not a traditional laxative; ginseng is valued for energy and resilience; milk thistle is known for liver support. So the herb with both traditional wound use and laxative properties is goldenseal.