Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) Benefits

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Goldenrod is part of the daisy family and has a slightly sweet and astringent taste. Reported to have more antioxidants than green tea, Goldenrod is used to support and strengthen the circulatory and cardiovascular systems. 

Actions include: antifungal, diuretic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, astringent, antiseptic and carminative. 

Common medicinal uses include: to treat bladder and urinary systems, nourish the kidneys, calm runny nose and eyes, sore throats and to expel mucous from the lungs. Externally, can be used for wounds, burns and healing skin conditions as well as relieving muscle and joint aches.

Goldenrod is approved by the German Commission E for the use of urinary tract infections and kidney stone. 

Goldenrod

Goldenrod is also very beneficial to your animals

Because of its versatility, the herb is often used by practioners of canine herbal medicine. They particularly value it for its ability to counter the effects of kidney stones in dogs. And for the cleansing of both the kidneys and the bladder. The also recommend it as a general kidney tonic.

Canine nutritionist recommend the use of goldenrod for its anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for arthritis. Its used regularly for its diuretic properties, making it a good option for kidney & bladder function. It also aids digestion, fights fungal infections and lowers blood pressure. So it’s good for hypertension sufferers too. You can also add it to your dogs homemade dog food on occasion to keep them in tip top condition.

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The science behind it

-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7761148/

-Melzig MF. Echtes Goldrutenkraut--ein Klassiker in der urologischen Phytotherapie [Goldenrod--a classical exponent in the urological phytotherapy]. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2004 Nov;154(21-22):523-7. German. doi: 10.1007/s10354-004-0118-4. PMID: 15638071.

-https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33266185

-Fisher, C, 2009 Materia Medica of Western Herbs

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15638071/#:~:text=The%20use%20of%20such%20herbal,to%20help%20remove%20urinary%20gravel.

-Inhibition of adhesion-specific genes by Solidago virgaurea extract causes loss of Candida albicans biofilm integrity. J Appl Microbiol. 2019 Jul;127(1):68-77. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31013388

-https://www.caninenutritionist.co.uk/natural-herbs-for-dogs/goldenrod-for-dogs/

This information is provided for educational purposes only, and is not designed to diagnose, treat or cure.