Evidence supporting the use of: Goldenrod (unspecified)
For the health condition: Kidney Stones

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) has a long history of traditional use in supporting kidney and urinary tract health, including as an adjunct in the management of kidney stones. Historically, European and Native American herbal medicine systems have used goldenrod as a diuretic and for its purported anti-inflammatory and soothing effects on the urinary tract. The rationale is that increased urine flow may help flush out small kidney stones or prevent their formation. In German phytotherapy, goldenrod is approved as a supportive treatment for lower urinary tract inflammation and kidney gravel (small stones) by Commission E.

Scientific studies on goldenrod’s specific efficacy against kidney stones are limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and mild diuretic properties, which may theoretically support urinary tract health. However, robust clinical trials in humans addressing goldenrod’s direct effect on kidney stone formation, dissolution, or passage are lacking. Most references in contemporary herbal medicine texts cite traditional usage or extrapolate from its general urinary tract benefits rather than direct evidence for kidney stones.

In summary, while goldenrod is traditionally used to support kidney and urinary tract health—including in the context of kidney stones—there is only modest scientific evidence for its efficacy in this specific condition. Thus, its use is primarily justified by tradition, with limited but suggestive supporting data.

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