Goldenrod

Other Names: Aaron's Rod, Baguette d’Aaron, Canadian Goldenrod, Early Goldenrod, European Goldenrod, Gerbe d’Or, Herbe des Juifs, Solidage, Solidage du Canada, Solidago canadensis, Solidago gigantea, Solidago longifolia, Solidago serotina, Solidago virgaurea, Vara de Oro, Verge d'Or, Woundwort.
Goldenrod is an herb. People use the parts that grow above the ground for medicine.

Special Precautions of Goldenrod

• Don’t confuse this herb with Verbascum densiflorum (Mullein), which is sometimes called “goldenrod.”
• Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Goldenrod may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking goldenrod.
• Fluid retention (edema) due to heart or kidney conditions: "Irrigation therapy," where goldenrod is taken with large amounts of fluids to increase urine flow, should not be attempted in people with fluid retention due to heart or kidney disease.
• High blood pressure: There is a concern that goldenrod might make the body accumulate more sodium, and this can make high blood pressure worse.
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Herbal "irrigation therapy" may not work against infections and may require the addition of germ-killing medications. "Irrigation therapy" should be monitored closely. Don’t depend on it for clearing up an infection.
• Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with GOLDENROD

Benefits and uses of Goldenrod are

Goldenrod contains chemicals that increase urine flow and have anti-swelling (anti-inflammatory) effects.

• Spasms.
• Swelling (inflammation) of the mouth, throat, and lower urinary tract.
• Wounds.
• Gout.
• Arthritis.
• urinary tract inflammation : Goldenrod was used extensively among many Native American tribes for promoting urinary tract health. Research has found that the herb tones the urinary tract and is helpful for detoxifying the kidneys.
• Kidney stones.
• Skin conditions.
• Tuberculosis.
• Diabetes.
• Enlargement of the liver.
• Hemorrhoids.
• Internal bleeding.
• Asthma.
• Hayfever.
• Prostate enlargement.