Goldenrod Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Goldenrod is the common name for Solidago virgaurea, a versatile medicinal plant from the Aster family. Native to Europe, goldenrod is naturalized in North America where it is considered an invasive species of weed, however, it has a long history of medicinal use and continues to be studied pharmacologically today.¹

Goldenrod Health Uses and Health Benefits

Goldenrod is primarily considered to have antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory remedies and has been used traditionally for wound healing and urinary tract infections. Goldenrod also demonstrates anti-cancer potential, having compounds that have cytotoxic effects (ability to kill cancer cells). Compounds in goldenrod also have cardioprotective properties for improving heart health.^1,2,3

References

1. https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Solidago+virgaurea
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12467138
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23872883