Golden Rod
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Botanical Name |
Solidago virgaurea |
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Family |
Asteraceae (Compositae) –Daisy |
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Other Notes |
Aaron’s rod, woundwort |
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Habitat |
Woods, scrub, heaths |
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Description |
Perennial herb knotty stem, upright 90-180cm/35-70in Leaves: alternate Flower: Yellow June-September |
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Native to |
Europe |
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Cultivation |
Prefers acid soil |
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Propagation |
Root division in autumn or spring |
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Parts used |
Aerial parts |
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Actions |
Anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic |
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Constituents |
Saponins –acyl virgaurea Saponins 1,2 and 3 based on polygalic acid, Clerodane diterpenes Phenolic acids and glucosides –salicylic, vanillic, caffeic virgaureoside A and leicarposide Volatile oil –alpha pinene, beta pinene, limonene, germacrene B and D, betacaryophyllene Flavonoids –rutin, astragalin, hyperoside, quercitrin Essential oil, tannins, flavonoids |
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Combines with |
Cudweed, Echinacea |
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Skins |
Wounds |
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Respiratory |
Catarrhal, flu |
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Genito-urinary |
Kidneys stones, water retention, cystitis |
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Other Notes |
The name Solidago comes from the Latin Solidare meaning to join or make whole Thought to mark the spot where buried treasure was hidden Said to be effective when dowsing for springs Species in decline –do not collect |
Goldenrod –Early
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Botanical Name |
Solidago gigantean |
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Family |
Asteraceae (Compositae) –Daisy |
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Habitat |
Wet woodlands |
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Description |
Perennial up to 2.5m tall with hairless lower stems Leaves alternate, toothed Flowers: dense clusters August-October |
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Native to |
N America |
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Constituents |
Alkaloids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids |