It's the time of year when Goldenrod is in full bloom. Those beautiful yellow blooms that remind us of fall. Growing wild in most open, sunny fields and roadsides. Among many of it's qualities it is one of the best herbal treatments for urinary tract disorders.
Goldenrod usually grows wild, but can be cultivated by gathering seeds and planting in your garden. It attracts many beneficial insects into the garden such as ladybugs, lacewings and hoverflies. It can grow 3-7 feet so make you allow it enough space.
Goldenrod usually grows wild, but can be cultivated by gathering seeds and planting in your garden. It attracts many beneficial insects into the garden such as ladybugs, lacewings and hoverflies. It can grow 3-7 feet so make you allow it enough space.
- Diuretic, helps you urinate more, great for UTI of kidney flushing.
- Used topically to heal wounds and treat skin irritations.
- Treat muscle spasms, restless leg syndrome.
- Treat allergies.
- Lower blood pressure.
- Makes a beautiful dried flower for decoration.
Goldenrod tea
Take 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb steep in a cup of boiling water for about 10 minutes.
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Please use caution:
Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use.
Goldenrod should not be used if you have low blood pressure.
Use caution or consult your doctor before using if you are on high blood pressure medications.
As always I am not a doctor so please do more of you own research and possibly check with you doctor before using.
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