Use(s) or Purpose(s)
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- Goldenrod is known to help heal wounds.
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- It is considered stimulating, sudorific, tonic, carminative, appetizing and pectoral, goldenrod has been used for colds, lung ailments and nausea.
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- It is mainly used in kidney diseases (infections such as colibacillosis, cystitis or nephritis, kidney stones, albuminuria, oliguria). It would also be one of the best plants to strengthen the renal system.
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- It is also used to treat diarrhea, enterocolitis and enteritis, especially those suffered by toddlers when they pierce their teeth.
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- Rich in vitamin P-type flavonoids, goldenrod is also useful in the treatment of varicose veins.
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- Like many other plants, goldenrod may prove useful against certain types of cancer. In fact, two polysaccharides have been discovered in the species S. canadensis which have shown antitumor properties in laboratory mice. Of course, much more work will be needed before this activity can be confirmed in humans.
Risk Information
Caution(s) and Warning(s)
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Contraindication(s)
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Known Adverse Reaction(s)
Orally, grape seed extract is well tolerated. Headache, abdominal pain, sore throat, nausea, and cough have been reported with used of grape seed, but these effects occur at rates similar to placebo. Excessive consumption of grapes, dried grapes, raisins, or sultanas might cause diarrhea due to laxative effects. There is one report of an anaphylactic reaction to grape skin extract, which included urticaria and angioedema. Grape leaves have been reported to cause gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dry mouth, and retching. Other adverse effects included infections, headache, and musculoskeletal disorders. One case of leg hematoma following a minor trauma was also reported in a person using grape leaf extract.