goldenrod

Solidago virgaurea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (354 studies) · ★★★★★

Goldenrod, scientifically known as Solidago virgaurea, is a perennial herb prized in traditional herbalism for its vibrant yellow blooms. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is primarily utilized to support urinary tract health, reduce inflammation, and soothe digestive issues, making it a cornerstone of botanical medicine across Europe.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Goldenrod · European Goldenrod
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Gewöhnliche Goldrute
  • Gemeine Goldrute
  • gewöhnliche Goldrute
  • Echte Goldrute
  • Gewöhnliche Goldrute i.w.S.

French:

  • solidage verge dor
  • Solidage verge d'or

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Solidago virgaurea

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific biological grouping is defined by the genus Solidago.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Solidago WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known as Solidago virgaurea, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. In the British Isles, it can be found growing throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, its presence extends into the Scandinavian landscapes of Norway. The species is also documented within the territories of Denmark and Finland. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various northern European habitats.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP

Chemicals

Solidago virgaurea has 36 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, Flavonoids, RUTIN, kaempferol, ALPHA-PINENE.

Chemicals reported in Solidago virgaurea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
quercetin 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Flavonoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ALPHA-PINENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Astragalin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CAMPHENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COPPER 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Caryophyllene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

quercetin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Biomolecules
  3. Journal of soil science and plant nutrition
  4. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Flavonoids

  1. Biomolecules
  2. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

RUTIN

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of soil science and plant nutrition

kaempferol

  1. Biomolecules
  2. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

ALPHA-PINENE

  1. Journal of soil science and plant nutrition

Astragalin

  1. Dr. Duke

CAMPHENE

  1. Journal of soil science and plant nutrition

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke

COPPER

  1. Journal of soil science and plant nutrition

Caryophyllene

  1. Journal of soil science and plant nutrition

Activities

Solidago virgaurea has 280 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Antibacterial.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Analgesic Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Antihypertensive Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Antioxidant Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Diuretic Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Antibacterial Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimutagenic Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cardioprotective Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
11B-HSD-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
5-HT-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Solidago virgaurea has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain, analgesic, antihypertensive, antipyretic.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
inflammation Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
pain Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
analgesic Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
antihypertensive Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
antipyretic Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diuretic Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
edema Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
fever Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
infections Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
osteoarthritis Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Aqueous-ethanolic extracts Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous/alcoholic extracts Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Herbmix PloS one (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
alcoholic extracts Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
drugs Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical applications (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dry herbal samples Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extracts Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanol extracts Wiadomosci parazytologiczne (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆