| | | | Common Name | | | Goldenrod
| | | Botanical Latin Name / Classification | | | Solidago virgaurea (LINN.)
| | | Parts Used | | | Leaves
| | | Other Names | | | Verge d'Or, Solidago, Goldruthe, Woundwort, Aaron's Rod.
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| | | Scientific Name / Nomenclature | | | N.O. Compositae
| | | Description | | | The generic name comes from solidare, for the plant is known as a
vulnerary, or one that 'makes whole.' It grows from 2 to 3 feet in height,
with alternate leaves, of a clear green, and terminal panicles of golden
flowers, both ray and disk. It is the only one (of over eighty species)
native to Great Britain.
The leaves and flowers yield a yellow
dye.
When bruised, the herb smells like Wild Carrot.
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| | | Indications | | | Burns, Colic, Constipation, Diarrhea (Diarrhoea), Meal Replacement, Rheumatism, Snake Bites, Sore Throat, Urinary Tract Infections and Inflammation
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| | | Constituents / Nutrients | | | The plant contains tannin, with some bitter and astringent principles.
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| | | Scientific Research and Pharmacologicial Actions | | | Aromatic, stimulant, carminative. Golden Rod is an ingredient in the Swiss
Vulnerary, faltrank. It is astringent and diuretic and efficacious for
stone in the bladder. It is recorded that in 1788 a boy of ten, after
taking the infusion for some months, passed quantities of gravel, fifteen
large stones weighing up to 1 1/4 OZ., and fifty over the size of a pea.
It allays sickness due to weak digestion.
In powder it is used for
cicatrization of old ulcers. It has been recommended in many maladies, as
it is a good diaphoretic in warm infusion, and is in this form also
helpful in dysmenorrhoea and amenorrhoea. As a spray and given internally,
it is of great value in diphtheria.
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| | | Precautions / Contraindications | | | None documented.
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| | | Interaction with Medications | | | None documented.
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| | | Possible Side Effects | | | None documented.
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| | 14 total products | | | Goldenrod (Read all about Goldenrod.)
Botanical Latin Name: Solidago virgaurea (LINN.)
Plant Part: Leaves | |
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Goldenrod - Health - Carmelite Powder
1 oz / 28 g
8.99 US
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Goldenrod - Health - Carmelite Cream
2 oz / 57 g
13.75 US
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Goldenrod - Health - Carmelite Salve / Ointment
2 oz / 57 g
15.78 US
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