Goldenrod Tincture

Goldenrod is a bright yellow flower long used in traditional herbal practice, best known for respiratory and urinary support. This small-batch tincture is made from the leaves and flowers of the plant, extracted in vodka.

Botanical details

Common name: Goldenrod
Scientific name: Solidago virgaurea (Colvin lists Solidago spp.)
Plant family: Asteraceae
Parts used: Leaves, flowers (aerial parts)
Taste: Pungent, slightly bitter, yet sweet
Qualities: Warming and drying
Size: 2 oz amber bottle

Traditional uses

Traditionally used to support:

Respiratory health and comfortable breathing
Clearing mucus and easing respiratory congestion
Throat comfort
Healthy microbial balance
Healthy digestion and gastrointestinal comfort
Healthy urinary system function
Healthy fluid balance and elimination
Ease of occasional inflammation

Suggested use

Shake well. Take 2 to 4 dropperfuls (1 dropperful is approximately 1 mL), up to 3 times daily, in water or juice.

Herbal actions

Alterative, anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, stimulant, vulnerary.

Contraindications

Avoid use if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Goldenrod Tincture