Goldenrod Herb C/S (Hungary)

Botanical Name: Solidago odora

Goldenrod is an herb. People use the parts that grow above the ground for medicine.

The names “early goldenrod,” “European goldenrod,” and “Canadian goldenrod” are used interchangeably.

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 (latency), diabetes, enlargement of the liver, hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, hay fever, asthma, and an enlarged prostate.

Some people use goldenrod as "irrigation therapy." This is 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 or urinary tract.

Goldenrod is used as a mouth rinse for inflammation of the mouth and throat, and it is also applied directly to the skin to improve wound healing.

Goldenrod contains chemicals that increase urine flow and have anti-swelling (anti-inflammatory) effects.