Golden Rod

Solidago Viraurea

Common name: Goldenrod, 

Family: Asteraceae

Part used: Aerial Parts

Habitat: Native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and naturalised in North America. Prefers dry grasslands and open woods. 

Constituents: Triterpenoids- saponins and triterpenes, tannins, flavonoids, essential oils, inulin, phenolic gylcosides

Actions: Diuretic, Anti-Inflammatory, Astringent, Antioxidant, Diaphoretic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Anticatarrhal

Traditional and current uses

• Used to treat cases of candida.

• Catarrh.

• Supports the urinary tract including UTIs such as cystitis and nephritis.

• Throat infections and sore throats.

• Gastric issues, such as flatulence. 

• Allergic rhinitis. 

 

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