Goldenrod: Applications and Uses

Goldenrod herb is used mainly in diseases of the urinary tract. For example, it is used as part of a flushing therapy for inflammation and infection of the ureter, urethra and urinary bladder. Furthermore, goldenrod can be used to treat urinary stones and kidney gravel, which is an accumulation of small kidney stones, and also to prevent these diseases.

Application in irritable bladder not scientifically proven

In the presence of irritable bladder, the symptoms associated with it, such as pain during urination and increased urge to urinate, can be treated with goldenrod herb. However, this last application is not scientifically proven, but is based on clinical studies and experience.

Goldenrod herb in folk medicine.

Folk medicine has been using goldenrod herb for centuries for internal and external use in poorly healing wounds and as a gargle for inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat. Furthermore, goldenrod is also used in folk medicine for stone disease as well as arthritis (inflammatory joint disease), gout, rheumatic diseases and skin diseases.

Homeopathic use of goldenrod herb.

In homeopathy, the fresh inflorescences of goldenrod are used to treat diseases of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. Other homeopathic indications include diseases of the kidneys and the urinary tract.

Ingredients of goldenrod

Goldenrod contains a complex mixture of flavonoids, saponins, phenylglycosides, tannins and essential oil, which varies depending on the species of goldenrod. The lead substance for goldenrod, and at the same time crucial for its efficacy, are the phenolic glycosides leicarposide and virgaureoside. Neochlorogenic acid and chlorogenic acid are also important efficacy-determining constituents.

Indications for the use of goldenrod

Goldenrod can be used for treatment in the following cases: