Goldenrod (Solidago) - cut Plante pack 250 g
Goldenrod (Solidago) - cut Plante pack 250 g
Latin name: Solidago virga aurea
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: Solidago, goldenrod
Parts used: Whole plant
Origin: Europe, America, Africa, Asia
Goldenrod has anti-oxidant properties, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal. It is analgesic and antipyretic. This is an anti-inflammatory plant, especially in combination with Populus tremula and Fraxinus excelsior. It is also antispasmodic, diuretic and antihypertensive (significantly increases diuresis). The léiocarposide is diuretic, it is useful in urolithiasis, analgesic and anti-inflammatory The saponosides when with them, are detoxifying. This plant is also astringent and sedative (tannins). Rutin reduces the fragility of blood vessels. Moreover, goldenrod has antineoplastic properties, cytotoxic on prostate tumors and antidiarrheal. It promotes renal excretion of water.
Goldenrod is used in the following therapeutic indications:
- Acute nephritis and renal edema, albuminuria, oliguria
- Prostatic hypertrophy
- Urinary lithiasis
- Capillary protector, promotes blood circulation
- Diarrhea, enteritis
- Liver Detoxification
- Possible Allergies
- Avoid in pregnant or lactating
Used in the Middle Ages to reconcile the wound edge, hence its name derived from solidare (or solidum agere) "to strengthen".
Native Americans used it against bites from rattlesnakes (plant "alexitère" recommended against snakebites).
antidiarrheal and diuretic use; infusion: 20 to 40g / l, infuse 15 minutes, drink 500 ml / day.
- Perennial herb
- Stem purplish red
- Leaf oval, elongated, more or less hairy
- Elongated clusters of yellow flowers flower heads
- Fruits: achenes ribbed yellowish
Active ingredients: saponins, flavonoids, coumarins, phenolic acids, tannins, sugars, HE, minerals, rutin