antiseptic • antimicrobial • astringent • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant rich • anti-mucus • anti-cancer • anti-fungal
This plant ally, currently known as goldenrod, has been revered since ancient times. The latin name is 'solidago', meaning “to make whole or heal”➖➖ most often used as a treatment for improving urinary health + reducing inflammation 🌱 goldenrod supplies many beneficial plant compounds, including saponins + flavonoid antioxidants like quercetin and kaempferol. Saponins are plant compounds linked to many health benefits➡️ effective in inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and yeast like Candida albicans. Saponins have also been shown to possess anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects
The flavonoid antioxidants quercetin and kaempferol in goldenrod help protect our cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals. [1]
free radical damage is a factor in chronic conditions, including heart disease + cancer➡️ antioxidant activity of goldenrod is more than that of green tea + vitamin C
Goldenrod is used to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation), as a diuretic to increase urine flow, and to stop muscle spasms. It is also used for gout, joint pain (rheumatism), arthritis, as well as eczema and other skin conditions. goldenrod is also used to treat tuberculosis infections that have become active again after a period of inactivity, diabetes, enlargement of the liver, hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, hay fever, asthma + enlarged prostate [2]
Goldenrod as "irrigation therapy"➡️ a procedure that involves taking goldenrod with lots of fluids to increase urine flow in an effort to treat inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract, as well as stones in the kidney/urinary tract [3]
Used as a mouth rinse 👅 for inflammation of the mouth and throat
Applied directly to the skin 🤚🏽 as a poultice, oil infusion and/or salve to improve wound healing, eczema, skin health, arthritis pain
Edible parts of goldenrod 🍽 all aerial parts of the plant can be used-- flowers are edible and make attractive garnishes on salads. Flowers + leaves (fresh/dried) used to make tea/infusions. Leaves can be cooked like spinach or added to soups, stews or casseroles- leaves can be blanched + frozen for later use in soups/stew
The flavonoid antioxidants quercetin and kaempferol in goldenrod help protect our cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals. [1]
free radical damage is a factor in chronic conditions, including heart disease + cancer➡️ antioxidant activity of goldenrod is more than that of green tea + vitamin C
Goldenrod is used to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation), as a diuretic to increase urine flow, and to stop muscle spasms. It is also used for gout, joint pain (rheumatism), arthritis, as well as eczema and other skin conditions. goldenrod is also used to treat tuberculosis infections that have become active again after a period of inactivity, diabetes, enlargement of the liver, hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, hay fever, asthma + enlarged prostate [2]
Goldenrod as "irrigation therapy"➡️ a procedure that involves taking goldenrod with lots of fluids to increase urine flow in an effort to treat inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract, as well as stones in the kidney/urinary tract [3]
Used as a mouth rinse 👅 for inflammation of the mouth and throat
Applied directly to the skin 🤚🏽 as a poultice, oil infusion and/or salve to improve wound healing, eczema, skin health, arthritis pain
Edible parts of goldenrod 🍽 all aerial parts of the plant can be used-- flowers are edible and make attractive garnishes on salads. Flowers + leaves (fresh/dried) used to make tea/infusions. Leaves can be cooked like spinach or added to soups, stews or casseroles- leaves can be blanched + frozen for later use in soups/stew
