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
- Goldenrod
- European goldenrod
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 virgaureaTaxonomical 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.
| 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
- Dr. Duke
- Biomolecules
- Journal of soil science and plant nutrition
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Flavonoids
- Biomolecules
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
RUTIN
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of soil science and plant nutrition
kaempferol
- Biomolecules
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
ALPHA-PINENE
- Journal of soil science and plant nutrition
Astragalin
- Dr. Duke
CAMPHENE
- Journal of soil science and plant nutrition
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
COPPER
- Journal of soil science and plant nutrition
Caryophyllene
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |