SWEET GOLDENROD SOLIDAGO ODORA

SWEET GOLDENROD (Solidago odora Aiton) ++

With good reason, many authors have taken a generic approach to Solidago. EFS aggregates S. odora and S. virgaurea L. PH2 confesses that S. canadensis L., C. gigantea Aiton, and S. virgaurea L. have been interchangeably mixed in the market. Few of the compilers, including yours truly, could positively identify which species is in the apothecary jar, and probably none of the chemical studies are vouchered. While I have maintained citations for several species, I think the identities are all suspect.

Activities (Sweet Goldenrod) :
Antispasmodic (f; EFS); Aperient (f; FEL); Astringent (f; EFS; FEL); Carminative (f; EFS; FEL); Diaphoretic (f; EFS; HHB); Digestive (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; EFS; FEL; HHB); Expectorant (f; EFS); Hemostat (f; EFS); Stimulant (f; EFS); Tonic (f; FEL); Vulnerary (f; EFS).

Indications (Sweet Goldenrod) :
Amenorrhea (f; FEL); Bleeding (1; EFS); Cholera (f; FEL); Cold (f; FAD); Colic (f; FEL; HHB); Cough (f; FAD); Cramp (f; EFS; FEL; HHB); Cystosis (f; FEL); Diarrhea (f; FAD; FEL; HHB); Dropsy (f; EFS; FEL); Dysentery (f; FAD; FEL; HHB); Dysuria (f; FEL); Fever (f; EFS; FAD; HHB); Gas (f; EFS; FEL); Gastrosis (f; FEL); Gravel (f; FEL); Headache (f; FAD; FEL); Measles (f; FAD); Nephrosis (f; EFS); Neuralgia (f; FAD); Rheumatism (f; FAD); Stomachache (f; FEL); Ulcer (f; HHB); Vomiting (f; FEL); Water Retention (f; EFS; FEL; HHB).

Dosages (Sweet Goldenrod) :
1–3 drops EO (FEL); 1–2 fluid oz infusion (FEL).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Sweet Goldenrod) :
Not covered (AHP; PH2). Might share the same contraindications as the other Solidagos. To be avoided by those with chronic nephrosis. May cause allergic reactions (FAD).