Goldenrod

History:

Goldenrod is a perennial that encompasses a multitude of species (there are over 130 varieties in North America alone!), with some that are native to Europe (S. vigaurea, et al) and others that are indigenous to North America, (S. canadensis, et al), and are interchangeable. Many other species are distributed throughout Europe, the Americas, northwest and central Asia and North Africa. The attractive plant generally bears narrow, deep green leaves that smell like anise when crushed, with tiny yellow flowerheads that grow in clusters on the upper ends of outstretched branches, blooming from June to September. Goldenrod may be found in open fields, waste places and on forest margins, thriving in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade and reaching a height anywhere from two to seven feet, depending upon geographic location and species. The different species are generally interchangeable with similar therapeutic applications. Several species count among the U.S. state flowers, i.e., Kentucky, Nebraska, the state wildflower of South Carolina and the state herb of Delaware. The flowers attract many different beneficial insects, such as lacewings and ladybugs, which are effective in controlling pests, especially aphids, and the leaves and flowering tops are harvested before the flowers are fully opened, then dried for use in herbal preparations. Goldenrod's botanical genus, Solidago, is derived from the Latin word, solidare, which means "to make whole, firm or strong," echoing the plant's historic use as a bitter, astringent and relaxant herb. Native American medicine men employed the leaves in teas for internal bleeding, intestinal health, colic, urinary health and dropsy (edema). Canadian tribes also applied the leaves topically for bruises and wounds; and in Europe, it is still used for  urinary tract, kidney and bladder health. One story tells us that after the American Colonists rebelled against the British Crown and dumped tea into Boston Harbor, there was a shortage of tea to drink until someone made a brew from Goldenrod leaves and aptly called it "Liberty Tea."  It was considered so tasty that it was later exported to China. Early physicians prescribed it as a diuretic, diaphoretic and carminative for flatulence; and it was included in the United States Pharmacopœia from 1820 through 1882, as a digestive stimulant and diaphoretic. Some of the constituents in Goldenrod include triterpene saponins, flavonoids (hyperoside, etc.), quercetin, rutin and phenolic glycosides, tannins, essential oil and polysaccharides.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) time each day with water at an early to midday mealtime.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known interactions with the use of Goldenrod Herbal Supplement; however, it is advisable not use Goldenrod in the presence of edema (swelling) due to heart or kidney problems. Goldenrod is a member of the Compositae (daisy) family and should not be taken by those who are allergic to daisies.

Capsule Information:
Our Goldenrod supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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