Goldenrod
Solidago virgaurea
A 'flushing' diuretic herb used for urinary-tract irritation and as a hay-fever remedy (it doesn't cause hay fever).
Traditional use (european-folk, indigenous-americas): A 'flushing' diuretic herb used for urinary-tract irritation and as a hay-fever remedy (it doesn't cause hay fever).
A 'flushing' diuretic herb used for urinary-tract irritation and as a hay-fever remedy (it doesn't cause hay fever).
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A 'flushing' diuretic herb used for urinary-tract irritation and as a hay-fever remedy (it doesn't cause hay fever).
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Drink plenty of water; caution with kidney disease and fluid-restricted heart conditions.
- Fluid-restricted conditions
Drink plenty of water; caution with kidney disease and fluid-restricted heart conditions.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.