Goldenrod - Solidago

Solidago, commonly called goldenrods, is a genus of about 100 to 120 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It has traditionally been used as a tea for fall allergies (hay fever) and as a diuretic and treatment for urinary tract problems.

Goldenrod containsglycosides and aglycones, polyphenolic acids, flavonoids, triterpene saponins essential oils containing monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, polysaccharides, and polyacetylenes. These substances have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, spasmolytic and antihypertensive qualities.

Goldenrod is antimicrobial againstBacillus subtilis, Micrococcus flavus, Morganella morganii, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus, and Enterobacter fecalis. It is antifungal against C. albicans. This speaks to its use for UTI since the majority of infections are caused by E. coli.

It is antimutagenic.¹This study found that “S. Canadensis L. (one that I often harvest) showed a promising antiproliferative effect against colorectal adenocarcinoma and acute monocytic leukemia cells.”²

Tea: 1 tablespoon per cup and steep for 5-10 minutes.

Suggested dosing:Tincture 1-5 ml 3x day.

Possible side effects:Allergy

Contraindications:Generally considered safe.

¹Antibacterial and antimutagenic activity of extracts aboveground parts of three Solidago species: Solidago virgaurea L., Solidago canadensis L. and Solidago gigantea Ait. Barbara Kołodziej1*, Radosław Kowalski 2 and Bogdan Kędzia 3

²Hasan, H. T., & Kadhim, E. J. (2022). Phytochemical investigation of Solidago Canadensis L. and its activity against Colorectal Adenocarcinoma and acute monocytic leukemia. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S9), 211–231. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS9.12212

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness. I am not a medical professional and cannot diagnose or treat any illness.