Scientific Name: Solidago spp.
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Part Used: Leaves, flowers
Actions: Diuretic, nephritic anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, astringent, carminative, antiseptic, diaphoretic, vulnerary
Energetics: Warming and drying
Preparations: Tea, tincture, vinegar, infused honey, syrup, elixir, cordial
Cautions: May cause allergic reactions in those sensitive to the Asteraceae family of plants.
Medicinal Uses: Digestive aid, acute and chronic bronchitis, seasonal allergies, colds, flu, kidney health, cystitis, high blood pressure