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Information About The Herb Goldenrod
Botanical Name: Solidago virgaurea
Plant Family: Compositae
Common name: Aaron's Rod, European Goldenrod, Goldrute, Verge d'Or, Woundwort
Origin: Britain, Europe, Central Asia, North Africa and North America
History: The generic name comes from solidare, for the plant is known as a vulnerary
or one that 'makes whole'
American Indians used it to treat upper respiratory tract problems.
Contains:
- bitter and astringent principles
- oils
- saponins
- sugar-related glycoside
- tannin
Medicinal Part Used: Leaves
Goldenrod is used for:
Bacterial Conditions
- 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.
Drug Interactions
You should not use Goldenrod without first talking to your health care professional if you are currently being treated with any of the following medications:
- None Known
Global Herbal Supplies has Goldenrod available in the following forms:
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
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F: False unicorn || Fennel || Fenugreek || Feverfew || Flax || Frankincense ||
G: Garlic || Gentian || Ginger || Ginkgo biloba || Ginseng american || Ginseng korean || Ginseng siberian || Ginseng tienchi || Goat's rue || Goldenrod || Goldenseal || Gotu kola || Gravel root || Green tea || Guaiacum resin || Gymnema ||
H: Hawthorn || Hemidesmus indicus || Hops || Horehound white || Horseradish || Horsetail || Hyssop ||
I-J-K-L: || Inula || Juniper || Kava kava || Lavender || Lemon balm || Licorice ||
M-N-O: Marshmallow || Meadowsweet || Mistletoe || Mugwort || Myrrh || Neem || Nettles || Oats || Olive tree ||
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T-U-V: Thyme || Thyme wild || Uva ursi || Valerian || Vervain || Violet || Vitex agnes castus ||
W: Walnut || Wild cherry || Wild yam || Willow bark || Willow herb || Witch hazel || Withania || Wormwood ||
Y-Z: Yarrow || Yellow dock || Zizyphus ||
