Can you eat goldenseal berries? The definitive guide
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Forest Service, the attractive red, raspberry-like fruits of the goldenseal plant ($Hydrastis canadensis$) are considered inedible for humans due to their toxic properties. So, can you eat goldenseal berries? The answer is a definitive no, and ignoring this can lead to serious health complications.