Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Medicinal Purpose of Goldenrod Flower

The variety of Goldenrod known as Solidago virgaurea is used as a traditional kidney tonic. It is used by practitioners of herbal medicine as an agent to counter inflammation and irritation of the kidneys when bacterial infection or stones are present. Goldenrod has also been used as part of a tincture to aid in cleansing of the kidney/bladder during a healing fast, in conjunction with Potassium broth and specific juices. 'Solidago odora' is also sold as a medicinal, for these issues: mucus, kidney/bladder cleansing and stones, colds, digestion. A tea made from the leaves and flowers help heal sore throat, snake bite,fever, kidney and bladder problems, cramps, colic, colds, diarrhea, measles, cough, and asthma. A poultice heals boils, burns, headache, toothache, wounds, and sores.


Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldenrod

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