Packaging: 50g (or 500g & 1kg) containing Solidago (Goldenrod).
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Other Names: Goldenrod, Solidago, Woundwort (Solidago virgaurea)

Goldenrod or Solidago (Solidago virgaurea) is a beautiful perennial plant that reaches heights of 20 to 100 centimeters. It grows in forest clearings, along roadsides, in woods, and in both lowland and mountainous areas. The name Solidago comes from the Latin word "solido," meaning "to unite," reflecting its attributed healing properties.

Traditionally, a lotion was made from it to treat bee stings, and it was also used as a healing remedy for sore throats. The Arabs cultivated the plant and have used it as a medicinal herb for centuries.

The species of Solidago used in Europe was introduced to Great Britain from the Middle East, and its original name was "the herb of the infidels for wounds," as it was used by Saracens for wound healing.

In the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe, it was used for the same purpose. Culpepper mentions its use for stabilizing loose teeth and treating nephrolithiasis. Over the years, Solidago has been used in traditional medicine to treat tuberculosis, diabetes, hepatomegaly, gout, hemorrhoids, and asthma. It is also recommended for rheumatic diseases, oral and throat inflammation, and slow-healing wounds.

Goldenrod is also used for treating infections from tuberculosis that reactivate after periods of dormancy, diabetes, liver swelling, hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and enlarged prostate. It is recommended for rheumatic diseases, oral and throat inflammation, and slow-healing wounds.

Notably, it is considered a valuable medicinal plant, with renowned herbalist Maria Treben stating that all our emotions relate to the kidneys and that it positively affects our emotional state. Therefore, it should be consumed in cases of emotional disappointment or stress.

Some people use it to increase urine flow in an effort to treat inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and stones in the kidney or urinary system. Goldenrod is used as a mouthwash for inflammation of the mouth and throat, and it can also be applied directly to the skin to enhance wound healing.

The name Solidago comes from "solido," which refers to its healing properties. In traditional medicine, it has been used to treat tuberculosis, diabetes, hepatomegaly, gout, hemorrhoids, and asthma. It is also recommended for rheumatic diseases, oral and throat inflammation, and slow-healing wounds. In modern herbal medicine, Solidago is regarded as a safe herb for various ailments.

Its ability to act as a mild diuretic and promote water loss from the body without disrupting electrolytes makes it an excellent herb for treating urinary inflammation and preventing or removing kidney stones, as well as aiding the prostate. It is also thought to relieve back pain associated with these conditions. Laboratory studies have shown that the herb helps reduce inflammation, relieves muscle pain, lowers blood pressure, and has antioxidant effects. Its astringent properties make it useful as a hemostatic agent for bleeding wounds. It is considered one of the best herbs for upper respiratory tract congestion, whether acute or chronic, and can be combined with other herbs for flu treatment. Its expectorant properties make it valuable in treating flatulence and indigestion.

It combines well with Echinacea for upper respiratory congestion. Due to its mild action, Goldenrod is used for children's gastroenteritis problems. The saponins it contains have antifungal action and act against fungi responsible for oral aphthae. It is very effective for mouth rinses in cases of aphthae or stomatitis, as well as for laryngitis or pharyngitis.

Therapeutic Uses:

• Acts as an expectorant, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antipyretic, and tonic.

It acts as a mild diuretic, promoting water loss from the body without disrupting electrolytes, making it an excellent herb for treating urinary inflammation and preventing or removing kidney stones. It is also believed to relieve back pain associated with these conditions.

It helps reduce inflammation and relieve muscle pain, lowers blood pressure, and has antioxidant properties. It is useful as a hemostatic agent for bleeding wounds.

In local applications, poultices of goldenrod aid in wound healing and relieve skin conditions like eczema. The erythrin it contains acts against capillary bleeding, and the phenolic glycosides have anti-inflammatory effects.

Its healing properties are valuable when taken internally for urinary infections, chronic congestion, skin diseases, flu, persistent cough, and stones in the bladder and kidneys. It is considered one of the best herbs for upper respiratory congestion, whether acute or chronic, and can be used in conjunction with other herbs for flu treatment.

Its expectorant properties make it valuable in treating flatulence and indigestion. Due to its mild action, Goldenrod is used in children's gastroenteritis problems. The saponins it contains have antifungal action and act against fungi responsible for oral aphthae.

It is very good for mouth rinses in cases of aphthae or stomatitis, as well as for laryngitis or pharyngitis. Goldenrod has been proven to be a remarkable medicinal plant that also positively affects our emotional state. Therefore, it should be consumed in cases of emotional disappointment or stress.

Traditionally, goldenrod has also been used to treat tuberculosis, diabetes, liver swelling, gout, hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, asthma, and arthritis. Locally, goldenrod is used in folk medicine for treating inflammation of the mouth and throat and for wounds that heal slowly.

It is very effective for mouth rinses in cases of aphthae or stomatitis, as well as for laryngitis or pharyngitis. The herb has similar uses in homeopathy.

Caution: Not recommended during pregnancy.

Origin: Greece, Imathia region (cultivated)

Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place (5°C – 15°C).

Preparation:
1 tablespoon of crushed goldenrod (or a small pinch of uncrushed) is steeped in 1 cup of boiling water in a covered container, left for 10-15 minutes, and strained before use.