Golden Rod - 100g

• Botanical Name: Solidago canadensis
• Form: Dried herb
• Aroma: Bright, green-floral and lightly aromatic
• Flavour Profile: Green, lightly astringent and herbaceous
• 100% Natural
• Food Grade
• Vegan Friendly
• Suitable For: Herbal Tea, Tincture-Style Extracts, Gargles And External Compresses
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture

• Simple herbal teas for light, clarifying everyday support
• Seasonal stuffiness and catarrh-focused herbal blends
• Urinary-comfort style blends with a gently diuretic, astringent note
• Calm digestion and easy-sipping kitchen apothecary recipes
• Poultices and compresses for general external care on intact skin
• Cooled gargles for throat and mouth comfort
• Blends with peppermint, yarrow, chamomile and other companion herbs

This Product Is For:

• Herbal tea drinkers wanting a fresh, green-floral herb
• Home apothecary users preparing teas, extracts or external compresses
• People creating seasonal comfort and clear-feeling herbal blends
• Makers wanting a versatile cut herb for both internal and external preparations

This Product Is Not For:

• People sensitive to Asteraceae or daisy-family plants
• Use on broken or irritated skin
• People wanting a sweet or strongly floral tea herb
• Use as a substitute for professional care for urinary, respiratory or inflammatory concerns

• As a Tea: Add 2-3 teaspoons herb to 1 cup of freshly boiled water, infuse for 10-15 minutes, then strain.
• Suggested Intake: Enjoy up to 3 times daily, unless otherwise advised by a qualified professional.
• As a Tincture-Style Extract: Fill a clean jar about ¼ full with dried herb, cover with high-proof food-grade alcohol, cap, label and store away from direct sunlight for 4-6 weeks, then strain into a clean bottle.
• As a Compress: Apply a cooled, well-strained infusion to a clean cloth and use on intact skin as needed.
• As a Gargle: Prepare a cooled, well-strained infusion, gargle briefly and spit out.
• Blending Tip: Combine with peppermint, yarrow or chamomile for a balanced herbal cup.

• May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to Asteraceae or daisy-family plants
• Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have a medical condition or take medication
• External use on intact skin only
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Discontinue use if irritation or any adverse reaction occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: What does golden rod taste like?
A: It has a green, lightly astringent herbal flavour with a fresh floral edge.

Q: What is golden rod traditionally used for?
A: It is traditionally used in seasonal comfort blends, urinary-comfort routines, gargles and gentle external compresses.

Q: Can golden rod be used externally?
A: Yes, a cooled, well-strained infusion can be used as a compress on intact skin.

Q: Is golden rod suitable for people with daisy-family allergies?
A: No. Avoid it if you are sensitive to Asteraceae or daisy-family plants.