Golden Rod

Solidago canadensis, S. odora, S. vigaurea

Tall herbaceous perennial, spreads with rhyzomatous roots and can be invasive. Cluster branches of yellow flowers. Liked by bees and butterflies and deer and also used as a dye plant.

Illustration of a golden rod with yellow flowers and green leaves on a white background

Family: Asteracae

Which probiotic is it in?: Men

Habit and cultivation: UK, Europe, North America and Asia

Actions (known for): Bladder, Urinary tract, Kidneys, both nourishes and restores balance to the kidneys and as an astringent herb helps tone the urinary tract.Diuretic, decongestant

History of Golden Rod

Been used medicinally in Europe and North America for centuries.

Parts used from the Golden Rod

Leaves and flowers harvested in the autumn.

Constituents (bio available chemicals):

Saponins

Nutritional constituents:

High in Rutin which is important for capilliary strength and cardiovascular system and rich in anti-oxidants. Resinous flavour and often used in cooking in North America.

Indications:

For use as tea or tincture or poultice for urinary tract infections or weakness, skin healing, seasonal allergies, flu and colds and cardiovascular system tonic. Also aches, strains and pains.

Dosage:

3-5g to 150ml water, 2-4 cups of tea per day, away from meals. Tincture 1:2 ½ tbsp in a cup of water up to 3 times a day. Up to 1g dry herb a day.

British Herbal Pharmacopoeia

Cautions for therapeutic doses

Avoid with Asteraceae allergies and in pregnancy. No known overdoses, but can be drying and to avoid if taking diuretics or use instead and caution with diabetic medication.

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