Goldenrod

Summary

Anti-inflammatory herb that supports urinary tract and kidney function, helpful for UTIs and kidney stone prevention.

Indications

• urinary tract infection
• kidney stones
• inflammation
• fluid retention

Contraindications

• plant allergy
• kidney disease

Preparations

• herb
• tea
• tincture
• capsule
• extract

Body Systems Affected

• urinary
• renal
• immune
• circulatory

Treats These Ailments

Conditions listed as treatable by this remedy:

• Edema, Fluid Retention
  Excess fluid accumulation in tissues causing swelling, typically in legs, ankles, or abdomen. Can be caused by heart conditions, kidney dysfunction, liver disease, or medication side effects.
• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  Infection anywhere in the urinary tract, most commonly in women. Characterized by burning pain during urination and frequent urges.
• Kidney Issues
  Kidney dysfunction affecting fluid balance and waste filtration, leading to fluid retention, edema, and metabolic imbalances.
• Chronic Kidney Disease
  Progressive kidney dysfunction that can lead to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or transplantation. Often causes severe edema and electrolyte imbalances.
• Kidney & Bladder Health
  Comprehensive kidney and bladder health covering urinary tract infections, bladder dysfunction, kidney stones, and related conditions affecting fluid balance and toxin removal.
• Kidney Stones
  Hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys and can cause severe pain when passing through the urinary tract.

Sources

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3119310/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579659/