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Solidago virgaurea
CautionGewöhnliche Goldrute · (Solidago virgaurea)
Daisy family (Asteraceae)
Description
Solidago virgaurea, the European goldenrod or woundwort, is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across most of Europe as well as North Africa and northern, central, and southwestern Asia. It is grown as a garden flower with many different cultivars.
- TeaAerial partsInternalCommission E
Irrigation therapy with goldenrod herb tea for inflammatory urinary tract conditions and prevention of kidney gravel/calculi — positively evaluated by Kommission E and EMA (traditional use).
Preparation & dosage
INFUSION (Kommission E / EMA traditional use): Pour 200 ml boiling water over 3–5 g dried goldenrod herb (Solidaginis virgaureae herba), cover, steep 10–15 min, strain. 3–4 freshly prepared cups daily, preferably between meals. IMPORTANT: Drink plenty of fluids alongside (at least 2 litres per day) to support irrigation. Per Kommission E, maximum 4 weeks of use; consult a doctor if symptoms persist or fever develops. Indication: irrigation therapy for inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract, urinary calculi and gravel, and prevention of urinary calculi and gravel.
- Dry amount
- 3–5 g
- Doses per day
- 3×
- Max duration
- 4 weeks
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- TinctureAerial partsInternalTraditional use
Traditional goldenrod tincture for supportive irrigation therapy in urinary tract infections and kidney gravel — alternative to tea infusion.
Preparation & dosage
TINCTURE (DER 1:5 in 25–45 % ethanol): 1–3 ml (~20–60 drops) 3× daily, diluted in water. Drink at least 2 litres of fluid daily alongside (irrigation therapy). Per EMA, max 4 weeks without medical supervision. Traditional use for urinary tract infection and prevention of urinary calculi. Tincture is an alternative to tea when bitter taste is unwanted. Not for ethanol intolerance.
- Liquid amount
- 1–3 ml
- Doses per day
- 3×
- Max duration
- 4 weeks
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- TeaAerial partsInternalFolk medicine
Folk use for rheumatic complaints, gout and as a spring detox cure — often blended with other diuretic herbs.
Preparation & dosage
FOLK BLEND TEA: 2–4 g goldenrod herb (optionally with birch leaf, horsetail or nettle leaf) in 250 ml boiling water, covered, steep 10 min, strain. 2–3 cups daily. Folk use for rheumatic complaints, gout-related joint pain and as a spring metabolic cure. Drink plenty of water alongside. Always seek medical diagnosis for joint conditions. Not a substitute for anti-rheumatic medication.
- Dry amount
- 2–4 g
- Doses per day
- 2×
- Max duration
- 6 weeks
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- CompressAerial partsExternalFolk medicine
External folk use: goldenrod compress for slow-healing wounds and skin irritations — traditionally known as 'heathen woundwort'.
Preparation & dosage
COMPRESS / POULTICE: Steep 5–10 g goldenrod herb in 200 ml boiling water for 15 min covered, strain, cool to lukewarm. Soak a clean linen cloth in the infusion, wring slightly, apply to the affected area. Leave on 15–20 min 2× daily. Folk use as a wound herb for slow-healing wounds, skin rashes and local inflammation — hence the vernacular name 'heathen woundwort'. Do not apply to open, weeping wounds; if signs of infection appear (redness, swelling, fever) consult a doctor.
- Dry amount
- 5–10 g
- Doses per day
- 2×
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- TeaFlowerInternalFolk medicine
Folk goldenrod flower tea for colds, sore throat and respiratory irritation — astringent and mildly expectorant.
Preparation & dosage
FLOWER TEA: 1–2 tsp dried goldenrod flowers (or flower heads) in 200 ml hot water, covered, steep 8–10 min, strain. 2–3 cups daily, hot, optionally sweetened with honey. Folk use for colds, sore throat and as a mucus-loosening respiratory remedy. Action attributed mainly to astringent tannins and essential oil fractions of the flowers. Not a substitute for medical treatment of pneumonia or severe bronchitis.
- Dry amount
- 1–2 g
- Doses per day
- 3×
- Max duration
- 2 weeks
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- TinctureAerial partsInternalTraditional use
ESCOP-aligned tincture use for chronic urinary tract infections and uric-acid metabolism disorders — complementary to the tea preparation.
Preparation & dosage
PHYTOTHERAPEUTIC TINCTURE (standard preparation per ESCOP/EMA, 1:5 in 25–40 % ethanol): 1–2 ml 3× daily, diluted in water. Used in European phytotherapy for chronic urinary tract infections, uric-acid metabolism disorders (gout, hyperuricaemia) and as hepatic adjunct in combination preparations. Fluid intake as for the tea (at least 2 litres daily). For use beyond 4 weeks, medical supervision recommended.
- Liquid amount
- 1–2 ml
- Doses per day
- 3×
- Max duration
- 6 weeks
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- BathAerial partsExternalFolk medicine
Folk goldenrod partial bath for rheumatic joint pain, acute gout and skin irritations — mildly decongestant and anti-inflammatory.
Preparation & dosage
PARTIAL BATH / FOOT OR SITZ BATH: Pour 1 litre boiling water over 50–100 g dried goldenrod herb (or double quantity if fresh), steep 15–20 min, strain and add to bath water (~36–38 °C). Foot bath 15–20 min; sitz bath 10–15 min. Folk use for rheumatic joint pain, gouty attacks affecting the feet and as supportive care for skin irritations. Avoid full bath with cardiac disease or hypertension without medical consultation.
- Dry amount
- 50–100 g
- Doses per day
- 1×
- Max duration
- 3 weeks
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