Goldenrod

Goldenrod is used in cases of urinary and kidney infections and stones, and catarrh. It also helps to ease backache caused by renal conditions because of its cleansing, eliminative action. It is used to treat arthritis. A cold compress is helpful on fresh wounds because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Sweet goldenrod is used as an astringent and calmative. Te tea made from the dried leaves and flowers can be used to improve the taste of other medicinal preparations. Native Americans applied lotions from goldenrod flowers to bee stings.