PubMed Studies
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About
Goldenrod contains flavonoids (rutin, quercetin) and saponins. Commission E approved for infection prophylaxis and kidney stone prevention.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Provides diuretic effects via prostaglandin-mediated renal blood flow increase. Anti-inflammatory activity reduces renal tubular inflammation. Antilithic effects may involve urine alkalinisation, citrate excretion, or dissolution of calcium oxalate crystals.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Allergy to Asteraceae. Oedema from heart/kidney failure: not for fluid accumulation of cardiac/renal origin.
🏷️ Other Names
Solidago virgaurea standardised