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Botanical Name: Solidago virgaurea

Source: Organic

Origin: Australia

• diphtheria

Blood Conditions

• bleeding from the intestines
• internal hemorrhage

Gastrointestinal Conditions

• diarrhea
• disorders of the intestines

Genitourinary Conditions

• chronic nephritis
• kidney and bladder stones
• kidney problems, when indicated by dark, cloudy urine
• urinary tract infections combined with Hawthorn, Agrimony and Thyme

Female Conditions

• menorrhagea (excessive menstruation)

Inflammatory Conditions

• arthritis
• catarrhal problems

Respiratory Tract Conditions

• laryngitis and pharyngitis (as a gargle)
• long term, low-grade nasal catarrh where the infection is stubborn
• upper respiratory catarrh
• whooping cough

Other

• eczema

It is used externally for:

• bruises
• chronic eczema
• insect bites
• ruptures
• scar tissue
• sores
• ulcers
• wounds

Other Uses:

• The leaves and flowers produce a yellow dye

Actions:

• anti-infection
• anti-inflammatory [an agent to ease inflammation]
• antiseptic [an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria]
• aromatic [a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities]
• astringent [an agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges]
• carminative [an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines]
• detergent [an agent that cleanses wounds and sores of diseased or dead matter]
• diuretic [an agent that increases the secretion and expulsion of urine]

Goldenrod taken as a tea has a very soothing and calming effect on the emotions and should be drunk in cases of:

• disappointments
• emotional stress
• severe emotional shock
• times of loss and grief

The tea is often drunk as a refreshing spring tonic.