Goldenrod
Solidago
Goldrute
Published October 15, 1987; Revised March 13, 1990
Name of Drug
Solidaginis virgaureae herba, European goldenrod herb.
Solidaginis herba, goldenrod herb.
Composition of Drug
European goldenrod herb consists of the above-ground parts of Solidago virgaurea L. [Fam. Asteraceae] gathered during the flowering season and dried carefully, as well as their preparations in effective dosage.
Goldenrod herb consists of the above-ground parts of S. serotina Aiton (synonym S. gigantea Willdenow), S. canadensis L. and hybrids thereof gathered during the flowering season and carefully dried, as well as their preparations in effective dosage.
The herb contains flavonoids, saponins, and phenol glycosides.
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Uses
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As irrigation therapy for inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract, urinary calculi and kidney gravel, as prophylaxis for urinary calculi and kidney gravel.
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Contraindications
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None known.
Note:No irrigation therapy in case of edema due to impaired heart and kidney function.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Daily dosage:
- 6 - 12 g herb;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted drug for teas and other galenical preparations for internal use.
Note:Observe copious intake of fluids.
Actions
Diuretic
Mildly antispasmodic
Antiphlogistic
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