Goldenrod ordinary. Characteristic features of the plant

Goldenrod ordinary ... Even if the name of this plant does not say anything, most likely, you have repeatedly met it in nature, on illustrations in specialized books or pharmacies.

Goldenrod ordinary. General description and cultivation. Features

A perennial herbaceous plant goldenrod can be found on the fringes, glades and hilly slopes. The blossom begins in July, and fruit - in August. It can be found in the territories of Eastern Russia, the Caucasus, Siberia, Central Asia, as well as in Europe, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. The height of the plant is about 80-100 cm. On the basis of the upright stem, the leaves are practically absent, their main mass is concentrated in its upper part. Bristly inflorescences of a yellow shade are located on the top of the stem, their aroma is weakly expressed. The fruits of the plant have the shape of a cylinder with a seed brush on the tip. Leaves oblong, regular with sharp serrate margins.

The beginning of flowering of the goldenrod directly depends on the timing of the transplant, especially in the first few years. If the soil is changed at the end of April, the flowering period will begin 3 weeks later than the plant transplanted in May. Zolotarnik ordinary is unpretentious, drought is not afraid. However, timely fertilizing and moist soil extend the life of the plant to 10 years.

Goldenrod ordinary. Beneficial features

Goldenrod is a poisonous plant, but it is widely used in folk medicine. The chemical composition contains carbohydrates, polysaccharides, essential oils, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, resins, coffee and chlorogenic acids. As a medicinal raw material, the ground part of the plant is more appreciated, the rhizomes are rarely used.

Collection begins in the flowering period. However, do not assume that at this time you will see it in all, as they say, beauty. Zolotarnik ordinary, photo of which is most often done by order of medical institutions or publishers of teaching aids, requires special collection conditions.

First shoots are thoroughly washed and tied in bundles. Dry the grass in places inaccessible to sunlight.

Decoctions of goldenrod help well in the treatment of diseases of the gallbladder, liver, urogenital system, respiratory system. With external use of infusions, you can overcome various skin ailments, rheumatism, gout, burns and wounds.

Thanks to the positive effects on the human body, the goldenrod is used as a means that can relieve involuntary urination, bleeding gums, dropsy. In addition, broths from flowers and stems have a stimulating effect on metabolic processes, purify the blood.

Goldenrod ordinary. Methods of application

For treatment use various broths and infusions from a stem and inflorescences of a goldenrod. There are several special recipes for preparing funds. Decoctions should be taken internally according to certain schemes. Infusions of the goldenrod are used externally for the treatment of furuncles, purulent wounds and ulcers.

The extract of the plant even belongs to the known drug Prostanorm, which is prescribed in the treatment and prevention of diseases of the prostate. With ailments of the urinary tract use "Cystium solidago". This drug of German origin also contains an ordinary goldenrod.

Honey from this plant has a bitter taste, but it has a number of useful properties. It is an excellent tool when it is required to normalize the metabolism.

As a part of the goldenrod there are toxic substances, therefore before using the decoctions and infusions on its basis, a doctor's consultation is required. Pregnant and lactating women, as well as children and individuals who have individual intolerance, the reception of the goldenrod is strictly contraindicated.