Goldenrod Tincture supports wound healing, the urinary tract system and the respiratory tract system. I personally love to use for UTIs and also seasonal allergies.

Made with wildly harvested goldenrod from our property and organic gluten free alcohol.

Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) unfortunately has a bad reputation – an unjustified bad reputation. A lot of people that I speak with always seem to think that they are allergic to goldenrod and that it is the main culprit for their seasonal allergies. Well, that is just the opposite. You can actually use goldenrod to treat seasonal allergies. And most people are allergic to the ragweed that grows alongside of goldenrod the same time of year. That doesn’t mean you can’t truly be allergic to goldenrod but what typically brings on those seasonal allergies is ragweed. Goldenrod pollen is relatively heavy and so when the wind blows it doesn’t go far - it falls to the ground rather quickly - unlike the pollen of ragweed which gets into the air and can stay in the air. Some people can even get contact dermatitis from touching ragweed.

Goldenrod has over 100 different species! They have the ability to cross pollinate with each other creating their own hybrid species. They can all be used interchangeably for medicinal purposes. It is in the aster family and grows world-wide. It likes sunny locations, so you often see it in abundance in fields and along roadsides. Goldenrod is in bloom from July through September in the northeast. Plants can grow and reach upwards of 7 feet tall, but they can also be only a foot or two tall. It has bright yellow raceme flowers that grow off a hairy stem. Make sure you can properly identify goldenrod. I always recommend checking with an herbalist or forager who can properly identify plants if you have any questions.

The whole plant can be used for medicine. It is sometimes referred to as the north’s arnica because we have a hard time growing arnica here but not goldenrod. The benefits are similar and can be used for bruising and swelling the same way one would use arnica. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effect. The arnica muscle rub has both arnica and goldenrod in it. I like how the two plants work together because I feel that it makes a stronger pain reliever than when I use them separately.

If one wanted to try their hand at making some goldenrod oil, you just need to pick off each flower separately (yes very tedious and time-consuming) and place it in a jar with your oil of choice. Make sure the flowers stay fully submerged in the oil and place the jar of oil in a sunny location for a few weeks. After you can strain out the flowers and use the oil on bruises, swelling, body aches and even to help with healing burns, wounds, and skin ulcers. Though don’t directly apply it to open wounds. It has a wonderful aroma afterwards and is one of my favorite oils to make. There are records that show the Native Americans used goldenrod flowers and roots for burns, boils, ulcers and more.

I had mentioned that goldenrod is good for allergies. Goldenrod helps the upper respiratory system by drying out the mucosa. So, it isn’t just beneficial for allergies, it is also beneficial for sinuses and colds and can be used as a decongestant.

Goldenrod is also used for the urinary system because of its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and astringent properties. It helps urinary infections by easing pain and spasms and has been beneficial for cystitis. Its diuretic effects also help with kidney stones and gout.  Goldenrod blended with nettles makes a great tea for kidney support, look for this new product coming in 2025.

According to folk lore, goldenrod is tied to prosperity, good luck, and water. It is said where there is goldenrod growing there is a spring or water nearby. The stem was used for divining rods which are also known as dowsing rods. Early the Boston Tea Party settlers used goldenrod for tea and it was a key ingredient in “liberty teas” – which were even exported to China.

2oz dropper bottle

This is a dietary supplement.

For herbal tinctures that are alcohol based you can place a small amount in a cup and put a small amount of boiling water over it, the alcohol with then evaporate leaving you with the healing properties of the tincture still just minus the alcohol.

I recommend that with all the herbal tinctures you start of small in dosing and work your way up to recommended dosage. Some people only need a small amount to notice a difference. 

Disclaimer: Earthly Remedies is not responsible for any individual’s use of our products. Each person’s response to herbs may differ. Consult a qualified health care practitioner or herbalist for guidance.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.