Golden rod - grass, the use of which allowed to cure many diseases, including chronic ones. The composition of this medicinal plant contains a large number of saponins, alkaloids, tannins and dyes, as well as a wonderful essential oil. The gold rod contributes to the effective stimulation of metabolic processes and the normalization of the general state of human health, therefore it is successfully used both in folk and traditional medicine.
Useful properties of the plant
The pharmacological properties of the gold rod are determined by its rich chemical composition. This miraculous herb has analgesic, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic and astringent effects. In addition, the gold rod is an excellent immunomodulating agent, which is often added to the composition of tonic medicinal collections. It should be noted that the
common goldenrod (this is the scientific name of this plant) has a disinfectant and diuretic effect, thereby increasing the efficiency of the kidneys, as well as regulating the acid-base and water-salt balance.
Indications for the use of goldenrod
The reasons for the use of plants are:
- weakening of the walls of the capillaries;
- metabolic disorders;
- inflammation of the urinary tract, bladder and kidneys;
- the formation of sand and stones in the body;
- urinary incontinence in elderly people;
- gout, polyarthritis, skin diseases;
- pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchial asthma;
- the presence of edema, diarrhea;
- gum inflammation and bleeding;
- bad breath;
- poorly healing purulent wounds;
- tonsillitis, loosening of the gums;
- bone fractures.
Production of medicinal infusion
The gold rod is widely used in the form of infusion, for the preparation of which a tablespoon of crushed inflorescences of the plant should be brewed with 500 ml of boiling water, then insisted overnight and filtered. Taking such a medicine is recommended for chronic nephritis and kidney stones, 100 ml three times a day, preferably before meals.
Golden Rose Healing Tea
In order to prevent acute kidney and urinary diseases, it is very useful to regularly drink tea, the basis of which is the golden rod. To prepare the drink, 2 full tablespoons of the crushed plant should be poured with a glass of cool water and boiled. In the absence of serious contraindications, such tea should be taken three times daily.
Contraindications to the use of the gold rod
No matter how useful the gold rod, there are still contraindications to its use. First of all, these include: the period of breastfeeding, pregnancy and the acute form of glomerulonephritis. Large doses of this plant can cause nausea, headaches, abdominal cramps and excessive urination, so before you start treatment with a gold rose, you should consult a specialist, especially for chronic kidney diseases. When caring for your health, do not forget that the same plant can be beneficial to one person and dangerous to the health of another.