A perennial plant of the family of astroids - the goldenrod has certain useful properties and contraindications. Due to its features, many diseases of the urinary system, skin and others are treated.
The healing properties of the goldenrod
All parts of the goldenrod have healing properties. As a raw material for preparing infusions and decoctions, both the above-ground part and the rhizome are used. There are a lot of plants in the plant:
- flavonoids;
- alkaloids;
- tannins;
- essential oils;
- resins;
- caffeic acid;
- chlorogenic acid.
The optimal time for the preparation of medicinal raw materials is the period of its flowering, that is, in the beginning of summer.
Due to its useful properties, the goldenrod has the following effect:
- choleretic;
- diuretic;
- antibacterial;
- anti-inflammatory.
Golden cane of Canada, whose medicinal properties help with purulent skin diseases, are still used for breaking bones in the form of infusion or crushed leaves of the plant. Thanks to the medicinal properties of the herb of the goldenrod, it can be used for the following diseases:
- problems with the gallbladder and bladder;
- kidney inflammation;
- dropsy;
- involuntary urination;
- liver disease;
- bronchitis;
- tuberculosis;
- bronchial asthma;
- cough;
- gout ;
- diabetes;
- pain in the stomach;
- diarrhea;
- scurvy;
- rheumatism;
- suppurative ulcer diseases;
- furunculosis.
Often a decoction of this herb is used to rinse the oral cavity during stomatitis. The extract from it is recommended for people suffering from cerebral edema.
Contraindications for goldenrod
Like any other drug, the goldenrod has contraindications. The plant is poisonous and can only be used at recommended doses. Broths and infusions can not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Such infusions are forbidden to patients with acute glomerulonephritis. Some people may develop an allergic reaction to a medicinal plant.
Decoctions and infusions of goldenrod
Recipe # 1:
- A table spoon of goldenrod grass should be filled with a liter of boiling water.
- Infuse for 6-7 hours.
- Take 2/3 cup 3-4 times a day.
Recipe # 2:
- Pour a large spoon of chopped herbs of goldenrod into a glass of hot water.
- Boil 5 minutes in a water bath and then let it brew for three hours.
- Take 30 ml 3 times a day.
The recipe is recommended for people with kidney stones .