Solidago odora

Solidago odora
Family:Solidago odora; Antiseptic; Aperient; Astringent; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Stimulant; Tonic.
Common name:Sweet goldenrod
An infusion of the dried powdered herb is antiseptic. The leaves make a very pleasant-tasting tea that is mildly astringent carminative diaphoretic diuretic febrifuge and stimulant. It is useful in the treatment of coughs and colds dysentery and ulceration of the intestines. The essential oil has been used as a diuretic for infants as a local application for headaches and for the treatment of flatulence and vomiting. The flowers are aperient astringent and tonic. An infusion is beneficial in the treatment of gravel urinary obstruction and simple dropsy. The root can be chewed as a treatment for sore mouths.

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