Goldenrod

Other Common Names: Sweet-scented Golden Rod

Latin description: Solidago virgaurea.

Parts to use: Aerial.

Chemical constituents: Flavonoids, essential oil, tannins.

Actions: Astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic and stimulant.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Carminative and stimulant.
Tea of the leaves is used for flatulence and vomiting.
Local application of infusion used to soothe headache.
Flowers supposedly laxative and the infusion supposedly used in treating urinary obstructions.

Goldenrod is useful in clearing
gravel from the urinary tract and is also effective in
cleansing the urinary tract in the case of urinary tract
infections. It helps to eliminate toxins in the kidneys
and tissues. Therefore it may also be useful in an
infusion for arthritis. You may find Goldenrod very
useful in clearing mucous in upper airways, therefore it
is indicated in both lower and upper respiratory infections.
It has been proven useful in bronchitis, pneumonia,
pleurisy, etc. Typically Goldenrod is not a stand
alone herb, but may be combined with Mullien or other
herbs that are useful in those parts of the body.

Dosage

Capsules: up to 3 “0” capsules 2-3 times daily.
Infusion: up to 3 cups daily.

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