Stem plant
Asteraceae, goldenrod, giant goldenrod, Canada goldenrod.
Medicinal drug
Solidaginis virgaureae herba – True goldenrod: The dried, whole of the crushed, flowering, aerial parts of L. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of flavonoids. Solidaginis herba – Goldenrod herb: The dried, whole or crushed, flowering, aerial parts of Ait. or L., their varieties or hybrids and/or mixtures thereof (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of flavonoids.
Preparations
- Solidaginis herbae extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Solidaginis virgaureae extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Solidaginis virgaureae herbae recentis extractum ethanolicum liquidum
- Solidaginis virgaureae tinctura
- Kidney and bladder teas
- Kidney and bladder lozenges
Ingredients
- Flavonoids
- Triterpene saponins
- Essential oil
- Diterpenes
Effects
- Diuretic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antispasmodic
Fields of application
Urinary tract infections, cystitis, to stimulate diuresis.
Dosage
As an infusion, daily dose 6-12 g.
Contraindications
Oedema due to impaired cardiac and renal activity.
