Description

The properties of goldenrod are similar to many other herbs: anti-fungal, diuretic, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, astringent, antiseptic, and carminative. However, the actions of goldenrod to the kidneys, urinary track, skin, allergies, and cardiovascular system are impressive Goldenrod is used to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation), as a diuretic to increase urine flow and to stop muscle spasms. It is also used for gout, joint pain(rheumatism), arthritis, as well as eczema and other skin conditions. Goldenrod is also used to treat tuberculosis infections that have become active again after a period of inactivity (latency), diabetes, enlargement of the liver, hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, hay fever, asthma, and an enlarged prostate. Some people use goldenrod as "irrigation therapy." This is a procedure that involves taking golden rod with lots of fluids to increase urine flow in an effort to treat inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract, as well as stones in the kidney or urinary tract. Place one heaped teaspoon of the herb in 250 ml of boiling water and leave to steep for 10 minutes. Drink three times a day or as prescribed by your healthcare practitioner.