Name
Solidago virgaurea (European Goldenrod)
Medical Indication
Part of the plant which can be used
- The flower of the plant.
Present in the market
- Dry extract.
- Herbal tea.
Medical Use and Dosage – mode of administration
SOLIDAGO VIRGAUREA is used to treat health problems such as inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract collection system, urolithiasis and renal gravel, preventive treatment in urolithiasis and renal gravel. It is also used in allergic reactions (itching, exanthema, swelling of the tongue, oral and pharyngeal mucosa. Is also used to support the elimination function of the kidney.
In inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract collection system, urolithiasis and renal gravel, preventive treatment inurolithiasis and renal gravel we use dry extract. We take 1 soft capsule 3 – 4 times daily.
For symptomatic relief of lower urinary tract disorders of the type that may benefit from an increased flow through the urinary tract, for example urinary tract irritation or light pain caused by passing urinary stones or kidney gravel we use herbal tea. We drink 1 cup 3 – 4 times daily.
For more information see:
http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Herbal_-_HMPC_assessment_report/2009/12/WC500018161.pdf
Combinations & Contraindications
Solidago should not be used as a diuretic by oedema due to heart or kidney insufficiency.
It is contraindicated to be used during pregnancy without medical surveillance.
Recognized Ethnobotanical use
Solidago is used in inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract collection system, urolithiasis and renal gravel, preventive treatment in urolithiasis and renal gravel. Is also used in allergic reactions (itching, exanthema, swelling of the tongue, oral and pharyngeal mucosa. Is also used to support the elimination function of the kidney.