Introduction
Goldenrod is a plant with bright yellow flowers. It has been used to ease pain in muscles, tendons, and joints. It can be used as a gel or cream. It can also be taken as a pill, powder, or extract. It can also be made into a tea.
Dosages
There are no advised doses for goldenrod.
What Research Shows
Not Enough Data to Assess
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Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Safety Notes
It is likely safe to use goldenrod on the skin. It may also be safe to take orally for a short time. Goldenrod may cause allergic reactions in some people. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to use for a long period. B1, B2
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References
REFA Low Back Pain
REFA1 Gagnier JJ, Oltean H, et al. Herbal Medicine for Low Back Pain: A Cochrane Review. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Jan;41(2):116-133.
REFA2 Oltean H, Robbins C, et al. Herbal medicine for low-back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;(12):CD004504.
REFB Safety
REFB1 Schloemer JA, Zirwas MJ, et al. Airborne contact dermatitis: common causes in the USA. Int J Dermatol. 2015 Mar;54(3):271-274.
REFB2 Minciullo PL, Calapai G, et al. Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products - part 4: Solidago virgaurea-Vitis vinifera. Contact Dermatitis. 2017 Aug;77(2):67-87.
REFC Tendonitis
REFC1 da Silva AG, Machado ER, et al RM. A Clinical Trial with Brazilian Arnica (Solidago chilensis Meyen) Glycolic Extract in the Treatment of Tendonitis of Flexor and Extensor Tendons of Wrist and Hand. Phytother Res. 2015 Jun;29(6):864-869.