Goldenrod

Goldenrod is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. The plant has a straight stem up to a meter high and a short rhizome. The flowers are golden yellow, in baskets. The fruit is an oblong achene.

Common goldenrod blooms in the second part of summer. Goldenrod is characterized by a polymorphic appearance, with leaves, baskets, and inflorescences of different shapes and sizes. Goldenrod grows in clearings, forest edges, clearings, and among bushes.

Common goldenrod is medicinal plant. He contains flavonoids, resins, alkaloids, essential oil, organic acids, coumarins, polysaccharides, saponins, coloring and tannins. All parts of the plant are used as raw materials. Goldenrod has a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, antiseptic, astringent and wound-healing effect. The aerial part of the plant has a strong diuretic effect.

Goldenrod apply for pathology of the bladder and kidneys, cholelithiasis, diabetes mellitus, colitis, bronchial asthma, arthritis, in men for diseases of the genital area. Goldenrod is also used for rheumatism, gout, tuberculosis of the skin and lungs. It is recommended for rinsing the throat and mouth, for gum pathologies, sore throat, it is used for lotions for wounds with purulent discharge, for varicose veins, and bone fractures.

Prepared from goldenrod decoctions, infusions and tinctures. During pregnancy and with glomerulonephritis, it should be taken with caution.