What Is Goldenrod Used for Today?
In Germany, goldenrod is used as a supportive treatment for bladder infections , irritation of the urinary tract, and bladder/kidney stones . Goldenrod is said to wash out bacteria and kidney stones by increasing the flow of urine, and also, soothe inflamed tissues and calm muscle spasms in the urinary tract. 2 It isn’t used as a cure in itself, but rather as an adjunct to other, more definitive treatments such as (in the case of bladder infections) antibiotics. However, we don’t know whether goldenrod actually helps. Several studies have found that goldenrod does in fact increase urine flow, 3 but there is no direct evidence that this in turn leads to any other medical benefits. Warning: Urinary conditions such as kidney stones are potentially serious. For this reason, medical advice is recommended.
