Golden rod

The Golden Rod is a medicinal plant widely used to help treat wounds and respiratory problems such as catarrh.

Its scientific name is Solidago Virga Aurea and can be bought in natural products stores and in some handling pharmacies.

What is the golden rod used for?

The gold rod serves to help in the treatment of catarrh, diarrhea, dyspepsia, skin problems, wounds, liver problems, sore throat, gas, flu, urinary infections, insect bites, kidney stone and ulcers.

Properties of the golden rod

The properties of the golden rod include its astringent, antidiabetic, antiseptic, healing, digestive, diuretic, expectorant and relaxing action.

How to use the golden rod

The golden stick can be used in the form of tea, made from its leaves. Thus, for skin problems should be used a wet compress in the tea on the affected region.

• Golden Stick Tea: Put a spoonful (of soup) of the dried leaves in a cup of boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 3 cups a day.

Side effects of the golden rod

There were no side effects of gold rod.

Contraindications of the stick of gold

Goldenrod is contraindicated for patients with swelling, heart failure or renal insufficiency.

Useful link:

• Home Remedy for Urinary Tract Infection