The handsome goldenrod,Solidago as wound-healing herb,Virga aurea or the beautiful golden yellow flowers,Herba Solidaginis,solidare,vulnerary and Woundwort.

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Dosage and Administration:How much to take?

Goldenrod Herb Extract INCI Name Solidago Virgaurea Extract CAS 85117-06-2 EINECS ELINCS No 285-559-0 photo picture image Pediatric:The appropriate dose of goldenrod for a child should be determined by adjusting the recommended adult dose to account for the child's weight. Most herbal dosages for adults are calculated on the basis of a 150 lb (70 kg) adult. Therefore, if the child weighs 50 lb (20-25 kg), the appropriate dose of goldenrod for this child would be 1/3 of the adult dosage.

 Recommended adult doses are as follows:

 Tea: Place 2 to 3 tsp of dried herb in one cup of water, bring to a boil, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes; strain and drink. Take 3 times per day.
 Gargle: Make the tea described above, and gargle with it 3 times per day.
 Fluid extract (1:1) in 25% ethanol: Take 0.5 to 2 mL 2 to 3 times per day.
 Tincture (1:5) in 45% ethanol: Take 2 to 4 mL 2 to 3 times per day.

 Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 - 3 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 - 15 minutes. This should be drunk two to four times daily between meals a day.(Braun et al., 1997; ESCOP, 1997; Meyer-Buchtela, 1999; Weiss, 1991; Wichtl and Bisset, 1994)

 [Note: 21% of the potentially available O-glycoside bound flavonoids are yielded into the tea infusion after 5 minutes of steeping and 28% are released after a 10 minute steep. 22% of the potentially available tannins are yielded after 5 minutes of steeping and 28% after a 10 minute steep (Meyer-Buchtela, 1999).]

 In an herbal tea, or a decoction, the flowery top of the goldenrod is recommended for treating seasonal allergies of the pulmonary mucous membranes, and for treating chronic intestinal problems: 1 t (3 g) in 1 cup (250 ml). In the case of ulcerous colitis: 1 average plant (exposed parts) to 2 cups (500 ml) boiled water. This is also an effective parasiticide against pathogenic yeasts.

 In a decoction: 4 t (12 g) in 4 cups (1 liter) water. Drink 4 cups (1 liter) daily. This is also an excellent diuretic treatment for water retention and uremia.
 Unless otherwise prescribed: 6.2 g of cut herb for teas and other galenical preparations for internal use.
 Note: Observe copious intake of fluids.

 Cold macerate: Soak 1.2?.4 g in 150 ml cold water for 10 to15 minutes then bring to a boil briefly before drinking, three to five times daily between meals (Wichtl and Bisset, 1994).
 Fluidextract 1:1 (g/ml): 3 ml, two to four times daily between meals.
 Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day when taking this herb.

 Modern uses:An infusion of the leaves is taken as a treatment for excessive menstruation, arthritis and eczema. An aromatic herb, the warm infusion is also carminative and will remove feelings of nausea due to stomach disorder. The powder of the dried leaves can be applied to ulcers externally to stimulate healing. The tincture is available from medical herbalists. Smallish doses are taken.

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last edit date:2nd,June.2009.