Western Herbalism
Goldenrod
Solidago spp.
Also known as Aaron's rod, blue mountain tea, sweet goldenrod, woundwort, Sweet-Scented Goldenrod, Fragrant-leaved goldenrod.
Goldenrod is traditionally indicated for: Sinusitis, Nephritis, Musculoskeletal injury, Allergic rhinitis, Post nasal drip, Muscle spasms, Upper respiratory infection, Urinary gravel, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Cystitis, Urinary tract inflammation, Bronchitis, Prostatitis, Urethritis, and 13 further conditions.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Sinusitis
- Nephritis
- Musculoskeletal injury
- Allergic rhinitis
- Post nasal drip
- Muscle spasms
- Upper respiratory infection
- Urinary gravel
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- Cystitis
- Urinary tract inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Prostatitis
- Urethritis
- Bleeding
- Colic
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Inflammation
- Rhinitis
- Urinary disorders
- Infection
- Respiratory complaints
- Urinary complaints
- Excessive discharge
- Inflammation of the nasopharynx with catarrh
Safety
Pregnancy: Limited safety data in pregnancy
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture (1:2-1:3) | 3-5 ml TID | 3-5 mL |
| Infusion | 1Tbs/c TID | |
| · Infusion of dried herb: 0.5-2 g in 150 mL of boiled water for at least 10 minutes | 500-2000 mg | |
| · Fluid extract (1:1) (g/mL): 0.5-2 mL taken 2-4 times daily between meals. | 0.5-2 mL | |
| The flowers are said to be aperient, tonic, astringent, and diuretic, and have been found beneficial in gravel, urinary obstructions, ulceration of the bladder, and in the early stage of dropsy; taken in infusion (herb ℥i to water Oj) in doses of 1 or 2 fluid ounces; the oil, from 1 to 3 drops. | 59.15 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
indications. Goldenrod is traditionally indicated for: Sinusitis, Nephritis, Musculoskeletal injury, Allergic rhinitis, Post nasal drip, Muscle spasms, Upper respiratory infection, Urinary gravel, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Cystitis, Urinary tract inflammation, Bronchitis, Prostatitis, Urethritis, and 13 further conditions.
Drawn from King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd), and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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