There are several synonyms for yellow root, including goldenseal, orange root, and yellow puccoon. Goldenseal is a commonly used term, while orange root and yellow puccoon are less frequently used. Yellow root, which refers to the underground stem or rhizome of the plant, denotes the typical yellow color of the root. Goldenseal is well known for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Orange root is used in Native American medicine as an antiseptic for wounds and in teas for digestive health. Yellow puccoon is also used for medicinal purposes and as a yellow dye in clothing.