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Useful properties and application of the golden rod
Botanical characteristics of the golden rod
Golden rod is a perennial rhizomatous plant, the height of which reaches one meter. Such a unique plant has an erect stem with alternate leaves of an oblong-elliptical shape with a sharp serrated edge. Flower baskets of the golden rod are of an exquisite golden hue and have marginal reed and small tubular flowers.
Wonderful flower baskets are collected in a narrow elongated panicle. The grass has a slightly aromatic smell and a bitter astringent taste. The golden rod blooms in July and August. Sometimes flowering can be observed in September. Such a widespread plant can be found in many regions of Russia. Grass prefers to settle in small ravines and in forests.
Useful properties of the golden rod
The golden rod contains saponins, alkaloids, various dyes and tannins, as well as a wonderful essential oil. In addition, inulin was found in the roots of the plant. This herb is used for ailments of the bladder and kidney diseases. This diuretic is very effective in urolithiasis. Various preparations containing the golden rod are indicated for painful urination. Along with this, the golden rod perfectly stimulates the metabolism. Often this plant is prescribed for all kinds of skin diseases.
Application of the golden rod
In folk medicine, the golden rod is recommended for the treatment of the kidneys and bladder, as well as for bedwetting, rheumatism and gout. For gum abscesses, swelling and purulent wounds, crushed grass leaves should be used. To get rid of chronic kidney problems, cure dropsy, gout and rheumatism, as well as relieve stomach pain, you can make an effective remedy. To do this, you need to take 2 teaspoons of grass and pour one glass of fairly hot water. 4 hours after infusion, the mixture should be filtered. Take this drug should be 50 ml before each meal.
For washing wounds and for healing lotions in the case of treating purulent wounds, we make an infusion of 1 tablespoon of herbs and 250 grams of boiling water. It takes 2 hours to infuse a mixture of golden rods. After straining, such a healing agent can be used immediately. In addition, it is effective for sore throats, various inflammations of the oral cavity, for eliminating bad breath, as well as for excellent strengthening of the gums. For cuts and ulcers, you can make a special infusion of this wonderful herb on vodka at a ratio of 1:10. Such lotions will help clean and quickly heal wounds.
Contraindications to the use of the golden rod
Side effects from the use of the golden rod have not been identified. However, the internal use of this herb requires some caution. It should also be noted that for some chronic kidney diseases, a consultation with a narrow specialist is required.