What is the common name for Solidago canadensis?
Solidago canadensis, commonly called Canadian goldenrod, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial of the sunflower family. One of these plants that you should consider letting flower this year is goldenrod (Solidago spp. Native to the Northeast, goldenrod is an incredible host plant for caterpillars and a pollinator plant for butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
What is Solidago canadensis?
Solidago canadensis, known as Canada goldenrod or Canadian goldenrod, is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It forms colonies of upright growing plants, with many small yellow flowers in a branching inflorescence held above the foliage. The aerial parts of European goldenrod have been known and used for centuries as anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, and diuretic remedies in the traditional medicine for the treatment of numerous diseases, especially as a urological agent in kidney and bladder inflammation, urolithiasis, and cystitis [3,4,8,9,10,11,12].Goldenrod is a natural plant known for its potential therapeutic uses, particularly in supporting urinary health. It is commonly utilized in the treatment of bladder infections, urinary tract irritation, and kidney stones, primarily in Europe.Goldenrod is generally well tolerated, except in cases of allergy. Plus, people with medical conditions, such as kidney disease or certain heart conditions, as well as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should not take the herb.
What is solidago canadensis used for?
Goldenrod contains chemicals that might increase urine flow and reduce swelling. It might also kill bacteria and fungi. People use goldenrod for enlarged prostate, kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs), tooth plaque, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Lastly, the EMA notes that goldenrod increases the flow of urine. Its diuretic effect may help flush out potentially harmful bacteria and support kidney health (19). Therefore, it’s generally advised to drink plenty of water when taking the herb.A typical dosage is 3 to 4 grams (g) of dried herb two to three times daily. To help goldenrod do its job, make sure to drink plenty of water.Goldenrod is generally well tolerated, except in cases of allergy. Plus, people with medical conditions, such as kidney disease or certain heart conditions, as well as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should not take the herb.
Is Solidago good for the kidneys?
Also known as Solidago, Golden Rod has been used for centuries as a herbal remedy to support the function of the kidneys. Golden Rod can also be found in our Solidago Complex, which is another good way of supporting the kidneys and detoxifying the body by diluting the urine. This reduces the concentration of infective organisms which can cause irritation to the urinary tract.Goldenrod does this by promoting blood flow. It has also been shown to lower the inflammation associated with arthritis, back and knee pain. It’s thought to be the plant’s quercetin content – a flavonoid antioxidant – that is responsible for this.A few animal and test tube studies suggest goldenrod may help reduce inflammation, relieve muscle spasms, fight infections, and lower blood pressure. It does seem to act like a diuretic, and is used in Europe to treat urinary tract inflammation and to prevent or treat kidney stones.
What are the benefits of Solidago drops?
Solidago is a kidney tonic helping to combat infection of the urinary tract. Symptoms such as pufffy eyes on waking, lower back ache and fluid retention may benefit from this remedy. Long term cystitis often resolves once kidneys are strengthened. The name Solidago means ‘to make whole’. In 15th and 16th Century Europe it was used topically for wound healing but in modern times the main use of Solidago is to help maintain the health of the urinary tract.