Witnessed by: Western
Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea), of the Asteraceae family. Erect perennial with alternate lance-shaped leaves and dense terminal sprays of small golden-yellow composite flowers; native range: heaths, woods and dry grassland across Europe and Asia. Globally recognized as European goldenrod · woundwort · Aaron's rod in English. The part used is flowering aerial parts. Aromatic and astringent with a bitter, slightly peppery taste.
In this cross-tradition database, we analyze how this substance operates across world medicine systems — tracking its traditional tastes, temperatures, tissue affinities, post-digestive effects, and planetary correspondences across Ayurveda, Unani, and Western herbalism.
GOLDENROD
IDENTITY
Name
- Common
- goldenrod
- Scientific name
- Solidago virgaurea L.
- Family
- Asteraceae
Form
- Part used
- flowering aerial parts
PROPERTIES
Nature
Taste
how the plant declares itself on the tongue
- Western
- astringent · bitter · aromatic
Temperature
- Western
- cool, drying
Affinity
where in the body it travels
Organs / channels
- Western
- kidneys · bladder · mucous membranes
PRACTICE
Virtue
Actions
- Western
- diuretic, urinary antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, mild expectorant, vulnerary
Cautions
- Contraindications
- oedema from impaired heart or kidney function; not for irrigation where fluids must be restricted
- Toxicity
- low; possible sensitivity in those allergic to the daisy family
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