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What does it help with
- Kidney and urinary tract inflammation
- Rheumatism and joint inflammation
- Upper respiratory infections
- Detoxification of organismu
Active compounds
Essential oils, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, bitter compounds.
Saponins cause a diuretic effect — goldenrod increases urine production without potassium loss.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJuly – October
Plant partsflowering herb
Dryingshade, 40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCapsules
Pro tip: Always drink goldenrod tea with plenty of fluids (min. 2 l water daily) for proper diuretic effect.
Recipes
1 Tea for kidneys ▾
2 teaspoons dried herb pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 3× a day.
2 Tea for rheumatism ▾
Goldenrod with horsetail and birch leaves (1 teaspoon each). Pour over 400 ml water. Drink 2× a day.
3 Tincture ▾
Pour 40% vodka over dried herb, after 4 weeks strain. 20–30 drops in water 3× a day.
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6 more recipes in the Herbarium
Goldenrod bath · Combination with bearberry for kidneys · Goldenrod vinegar · Diuretic blend · Root tincture · Goldenrod syrup
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