Medicinal properties of Goldenrod

I have a friend who has respiratory issues and I dry bunches of it every year and send it to her to help with congestion. It grows wild everywhere in the fields here.

Drink it as tea for
Respiratory support: It can help with colds and flu by acting as an expectorant to clear mucus.

Digestive aid: It can be used to help with digestive upset and gas.

Goldenrod is a diuretic that helps flush the kidneys and urinary tract, making it useful for UTIs, kidney stones, and bladder infections.


A mouthwash can be made to help with sore throats, abscesses, and mouth sores.

It can be used as a poultice for insect bites.

It is used to reduce general inflammation in the body, which may help with conditions like arthritis and joint pain.

Wound healing: A poultice made from the fresh leaves can be applied to cuts, burns, and sores to help them heal.