Goldenrod is a late-summer flowering perennial with bright yellow plumes, traditionally used by Eastern Woodlands peoples as a diuretic and urinary tract support remedy. Its aromatic leaves and flowers contain compounds that reduce inflammation and support kidney function, making it distinctive among Indigenous diuretics for its gentle, warming action.
leaf, flower, root
tea, tincture, decoction, powder
1–2 tsp dried leaf/flower as tea 2–3x daily; 1:5 tincture 20–30 drops 2–3x daily
Often falsely blamed for ragweed allergy — actually helpful for it.
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