Goldenrod
Solidago virgaurea
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Names
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History
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Constituents
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Uses
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Erba Pagana (Italian, Middle Ages)
German: Consolida-Saracenia
verge
d'Or
Goldruthe
Woundwort
Aarons' Rod.
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Goldenrod was
used as a wound herb, hence the name, consolida, from the Latin
'to make whole'.
Native to Europe, North Africa and Asia.
An
ingredient in "Faltrank", a Swiss vulnerary.
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essential oil
flavonoids
tannins
aponins
various organic acids - mainly
citiric
tartaric and oxalic acids
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anti
-inflammatory
expectorant
vulnerary
astringent
weakly
diuretic
externally in poultices and ointments to assist healing
in tissue.
Internally for the same urino-genital inflammations
chronic skin problems
with other remedies as an adjuvant
(assisting agent) for asthma
arthritis and rheumatism
of great
value for diptheria
yellow dye from leaves and flowers
bladder
stones
calms sickness due to weak digestion
In powder form:
*cicatrization of old ulcers)
Floral Tops:
tea
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Contra-Indications
None
*cicatrization
(sik"ah-tri-za'shun)
the formation of a cicatrix, or scar, scarring
Source: Encyclopaedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health
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