Solidago virgaurea
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 Solidago virgaurea minuta
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Solidago virgaurea (goldenrod) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family (Asteraceae). It is grown as a garden flower with many different cultivars. It flowers profusely in late summer.
Medicinal Use This variety is a traditional kidney tonic. It is a small, herbaceous plant found in temperate countries, often in the natural flora of grassy mountainous areas.
Solidago virgaurea has been shown to have important anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic and diuretic action and seems to strengthen kidney function. This makes it useful as an agent to counter inflammation and irritation of the kidneys when infection or stones are present. The diuretic action is also useful in helping to dissolve kidney stones.
