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Description
Goldenrod (not to be confused with goldenseal) has rod-like stems and bright yellow leaves. The above-ground parts of the plant are gathered during flowering season. Commission E tested both European goldenrod (virgaureae) and other forms (herba), and didn't differentiate between them in its evaluation.
Potential Health Benefits
Goldenrod is a diuretic, flushing out the urinary tract, which makes the herb valuable for treating urinary tract infection. It's also used to treat kidney and bladder stones.
Scientific Evidence
Commission E found that the herb has mild antispasmotic qualities and can help prevent inflammation of the urinary tract, Its recommendations are drawn from goldenrod's long history of use in German medicine.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
Do not take Goldenrod if you have chronic kidney disease. Do not use it to flush the urinary tract if you have swelling caused by heart or kidney problems.
Goldenrod is unlikely to cause problems when taken at usual dosage levels, but be sure to drink lots of fluids while using it.
Goldenrod shouldn't be used if you have edema (swelling) from heart or kidney conditions. It has no known interactions with other drugs.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
