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  Goldenrod - Herbal Index - herbindex.net
Goldenrods are easily recognized by their golden inflorescence with hundreds of small capitula, but some are spike-like and other have auxiliary racemes.
Goldenrods are, in some places, held as a sign of good luck or good fortune; but they are considered weeds by some.
The goldenrod is the state flower of the U.S. states of Kentucky (adopted March 16, 1926) and Nebraska (adopted April 4, 1895).
www.herbindex.net /goldenrod.html   (501 words)

  
 GOLDENROD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Goldenrod, Solidago odora Ait., is a perennial herb native to the middle and eastern sections of the United States.
Also known as sweet or common goldenrod, anise-scented goldenrod, and blue mountain tea, the plant is an annual, characterized by its 1 to 1.5 meter long stem, topped by a terminal raceme with golden yellow flowers.
The pollen of goldenrod is thought to be an aeroallergen, and an allergic reaction may follow physical contact with the flower or pollen (7.8-1).
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/med-aro/factsheets/GOLDENROD.html   (406 words)

  
 Goldenrod
Topical preparations of goldenrod are used in folk medicine to treat inflammation of the mouth and throat as well as slow-healing wounds.
Today, goldenrod is primarily used as an aquaretic agent, meaning that it promotes the loss of water from the body (as compared to a diuretic, which promotes the loss of both water and electrolytes such as salt).
European goldenrod is a perennial often found along roadsides and in open fields with single woody stems that grow to heights of 3 to 7 feet.
www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsHerbs/Goldenrodch.html   (928 words)

  
 Goldenrod (Solidago)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Fields of goldenrod in full bloom are prominent features of the landscape in September and October, and signal the end of summer.
Goldenrod is known to hybridize freely and botanists are not in agreement as to the number of species.
GOLDENROD IS NOT THE CAUSE OF HAY FEVER
www.auburn.edu /~deancar/wfnotes/gldrd.htm   (272 words)

  
 Goldenrod - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Goldenrod is the name of the 1965 land speed record car and a song from Blondie's album, The Curse of Blondie.
Goldenrod is used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species - see list of Lepidoptera which feed on Goldenrods.
Goldenrods bloom in late summer and early fall and some species produce abundant nectar when moisture is plentiful before bloom, and the bloom period is relatively warm and sunny.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Goldenrod   (760 words)

  
 Health Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Goldenrod is often falsely accused of being an intensely allergenic plant, because of its unfortunate tendency to bloom brightly at the same time and often in locations quite near to the truly allergenic ragweed.
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.
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 Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Goldenrods—Three Cultivars to Set Your Autumn Garden Ablaze
Goldenrod has heavy pollen that falls to the ground; ragweed has light pollen that stays airborne, and can cause itchy, red, teary eyes; sneezing; and that proverbial stuffy nose.
In Europe, where goldenrod has long been shown the appreciation it deserves, it is sold by the bunch, and gardening catalogs offer more cultivars than are available in the States.
Seaside goldenrod is generally found on sand dunes where the plants combat soil erosion and is very useful in seaside plantings.
www.bbg.org /gar2/topics/wildflower/1998fa_goldenrod.html   (1222 words)

  
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Goldenrod pollen is often blamed for causing hay fever; the true culprit is ragweed.
Goldenrods produce far less pollen because they are both wind and insect-pollinated.
Rigid goldenrod (Solidago rigida) is a native perennial that reproduces from seeds and persistent roots.
www.extension.umn.edu /projects/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h530goldenrod.html   (770 words)

  
 Goldenrod
Goldenrod's saponins act specifically against the Candida fungus, the cause of yeast infections and oral thrush.
Due to its mild action, goldenrod is appropriate for treating gastroenteritis in children.
In an herbal tea, or a decoction, the flowery top of the goldenrod is recommended for treating seasonal allergies of the pulmonary mucous membranes, and for treating chronic intestinal problems: 1 t (3 g) in 1 cup (250 ml).
www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_goldenrod.htm   (662 words)

  
 goldenrod
Goldenrods are very common wildflowers throughout Virginia and North America.
Goldenrods are considered a very desirable wildflower, because of the large number of spectacular yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall.
Goldenrod pollen is not the cause of fall allergies, though.
www.fcps.k12.va.us /StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/goldenrod.htm   (350 words)

  
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Goldenrod is classed as an aquaretic, increasing renal blood flow and increasing the glomerular filtration rate without stimulating the loss of sodium and chloride.
Goldenrod herb is commonly found as a component in Tee bei Blasen- und Nierenerkrankungen (teas for bladder and kidney disorders), typically in combination with java tea leaf (Orthosiphon stamineus), birch leaf (Betula alba) and/or uva ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) (Meyer-Buchtela, 1999).
The Commission E approved goldenrod herb as irrigation therapy for inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract, urinary calculi and kidney gravel, and as prophylaxis for urinary calculi and kidney gravel.
www.herbalgram.org /iherb/expandedcommissione/he042.asp   (1744 words)

  
 GoldenRod Dehumidifiers - Introduction - Oxnard, California USA
GoldenRod® heats to a surface temperature of less than 150° F (which is almost too warm to hold) and circulates warm, dry air throughout an enclosure on a 24 hour basis.
GoldenRod® must be mounted horizontally at the bottom of an enclosure to work effectively.
The GoldenRod® is available with a removable plug for instances that require the wire to be routed through a wall, partition or cabinet.
www.goldenroddehumidifiers.com /introduction.htm   (461 words)

  
 Goldenrod
The leaves of goldenrods are simple, lance or egg shaped and usually have a toothed margin.
The pollen grains of goldenrod, as is true of all insect-pollinated flowers, are comparatively fat and sticky so that they will adhere to visiting insects and be transferred by them to another flower.
Gall-making insects may be found on a wide variety of plants, but each species of insect is specific to a given species of plant and their galls have a characteristic and recognizable shape and location.
www.gpnc.org /goldenro.htm   (679 words)

  
 Goldenrod - Solidago virgaurea - Encapsulated Botanical - Herbs
Goldenrod is useful for the treatment of upper respiratory catarrh, whether acute or chronic.
Goldenrod increases the flow of urine, helping to wash out bacteria and kidney stones, and may also directly soothe inflamed tissues and calm muscle spasms in the urinary tract.
Goldenrod also has had several other topical applications: as a wash or compress for wounds, headaches and rheumatism, as a douche for yeast infections, as a poultice for bee stings, as a hair rinse for blond hair, and as a bath herb for facial steams.
www.viable-herbal.com /singles/herbs/s852.htm   (1065 words)

  
 Goldenrod in the Flower Garden
Goldenrod is falsely accused because it flowers abundantly during the peak allergy season.
Goldenrods are easy to grow when planted in good garden soil in full sun.
Most goldenrods are clump forming plants with erect to somewhat arching stems of varying heights and alternately arranged leaves.
lancaster.unl.edu /hort/articles/2005/Goldenrod.shtml   (555 words)

  
 Sweet Goldenrod   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Goldenrods are abundant in our area, and some are quite attractive, lighting up the low roadsides in late summer.
Most of our Goldenrods are found along roadsides, in old fields, or sometimes along a dry open stretch of trail.
It begins by groupinng them according to general shape of the plant (whether the flowers form a "plume" or a "wand", for example), then by noting whether the leaf veins are parallel (not connected) or feather-like (connected).
www.weaversites.com /AshevilleNatural/goldenrodsweet.html   (564 words)

  
 Goldenrod Herb Benefits and Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In folk medicine, goldenrod was used to treat such diverse conditions as rheumatism, gout, diabetes, hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, enlarged prostate, asthma, enlarged liver, tuberculosis, mouth and throat infections, and festering wounds.
Goldenrod is an aquaretic agent (promotes the loss of water from the body) most frequently used to treat urinary tract inflammation and to prevent the development of kidney stones.
Goldenrod's aquaretic effects combined with both antimocrobila and anti-inflammatory properties allow this herb to be used in connection with a variety conditions which include the following:
www.nutrasanus.com /goldenrod.html   (443 words)

  
 Fireworks Goldenrod, Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
It was the top-rated cultivar in the 5-year goldenrod trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden (completed in 2001) that included 22 species and cultivars.
This goldenrod emerges in late spring from the very slowly spreading rhizomes to produce numerous stalks covered with narrow, dark-green leaves.
Goldenrods have few if any pest or disease problems, although spider mites and lacebugs can be a problem on some types.
www.hort.wisc.edu /mastergardener/Features/flowers/goldenrod-Fireworks/fireworks.htm   (570 words)

  
 Goldenrod Historical Trail
When Beidler recorded the planting of a grove in the "Goldenrod District" in the 1880s, it was the first recorded use of "Goldenrod" for the name of this area.
He took him to Goldenrod where he was stationed, and Spelzenhausen stopped in McMannis' store and bought it, a gas station, and a two-bedroom house for a total of $9,500.
The railroad tracks that connected Goldenrod with Winter Park and Oviedo were removed decades ago from most locations, leaving empty roadbed, but were still present at this crossing until the late 1990s.
www.geocities.com /yosemite/rapids/8428/hikeplans/goldenrod/plangoldenrod.html   (3471 words)

  
 Kentucky State Flower Goldenrod Solidago
It was argued that goldenrod grew all across the state and had even been adopted as an element of the Kentucky State Flag in 1918!
Attempts were made to replace goldenrod a few years later, criticizing it as a common weed that grew in most of the states.
In the late 40s and early 50s the goldenrod's position as state flower was threatened the dogwood blossom and the redbud.
www.netstate.com /states/symb/flowers/ky_goldenrod.htm   (625 words)

  
 Goldenrod Liquid 2oz - Herbs
Goldenrod is an antiseptic, blood cleanser, and astringent.
Goldenrod helps with kidney and urinary infections and to ease the backaches often associated with these conditions.
Goldenrod is used in the treatment of arthritis because of its cleansing and eliminative actions, and it is clearing of mucus in the upper respiratory tract.
www.health-marketplace.com /Goldenrod.htm   (151 words)

  
 Picture of the (wildflower) Goldenrod. The State flower of   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Goldenrods have yellow flowers that are borne in clusters.
The November goldenrod (Solidago serotina) is the tallest and bears large hairy clusters of flowers.
Goldenrod flowers blooms provide nectar for beneficial wasps that prey on aphids.
www.blitzworld.com /garden/goldenrod.htm   (91 words)

  
 Essences for School Transitions
My first inspiration was Goldenrod essence, not because of the essence description per se but because of the memories it evoked.
When the memory of goldenrod came to me, I became curious as to what issues the essence addressed and how those qualities might be related to school transitions.
The FES Repertory says that Goldenrod helps those who are too easily influenced by peer pressure, social expectations, or family ties to find a solid sense of self and a well-developed individuality.
www.essences.com /vibration/may01/goldenrod.html   (1051 words)

  
 DNR - Houghton's Goldenrod (Solidago houghtonii)
Ohio Goldenrod is a larger species with broader, flat leaves and a dense, many headed flower cluster with smooth, non-hairy stalks of the individual flower-heads.
Goldenrods are unfairly blamed because their showy flowers bloom at the same time as less conspicuous ragweed flowers that cause the itching and sneezing.
Instead, goldenrod pollen is carried by the insects that pollinate the flowers and is not wasted on the wind or allergy sufferers.
www.michigan.gov /dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12146_12213-61388--,00.html   (985 words)

  
 Chicago Botanic Garden - 26 Gardens - Plant Profile: Goldenrod   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The different species of goldenrod are found in many environments with quite differing soil conditions.
For gardeners concerned about goldenrod's alleged allergic reputation, please note that the real culprits are the plants that produce wind-borne pollen, such as ragweed (Ambrosia).
Goldenrod produces a sticky pollen meant to adhere to insects, not meant to fly around.
www.chicagobotanic.org /plantinfo/pp/PPGoldenrod.html   (780 words)

  
 Drytheair.com: - 18" GoldenRod® Dehumidifier 18 Watts
GoldenRod® dehumidifiers, the permanent solution for the elimination of dampness, mildew, rust, corrosion and humidity, protects guns, boats, RV's, motorcycles, antique cars, aircraft, closets, office equipment.
How GoldenRod Works GoldenRod® heats to a surface temperature of less than 150° F (which is almost too warm to hold) and circulates warm, dry air throughout an enclosure on a 24 hour basis.
The GoldenRod®, with a maximum power of 38 watts, generates the necessary heat without ever coming close to the flash point of paper or plastic and does its job for just pennies a day.Some people use a space heater which usually operates between 1200 to 1500 watts.
www.drytheair.com /xcart/store/catalog/product_16150_18_GoldenRod_Dehumidifier_18_Watts.html   (433 words)

  
 Goldenrod’s page
Goldenrod's wonderful surgeon, Dr. La Hue, was able to save Goldie's leg, but although it was stitched up it never really healed because there wasn't enough circulation in the leg after having a blood clot in it.
Goldenrod was so brave and determined to have a good life after his left back leg didn't work properly.
He and his sister Artemis have been with me since 1994 when they were about 3 weeks old; they had lost their mama and with the help of several friends we were able to bottle feed them and raise them to become strapping young cats.
www.michellewatersart.com /goldie.html   (661 words)

  
 Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Goldenrod has several anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is an excellent diuretic.
Use it for upper respiratory infections when there is an overabundance of mucus and postnasal drip.
Goldenrod contains bioflavonoids, which strengthen the veins and is therefore indicated for varicose veins and fragile capillaries.
www.gardenguides.com /herbs/golden.htm   (192 words)

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