Dear Bob Liebert,

This is about Goldenrod. According to whatever I have read about it, it seems to a wonderful medicine for the kidneys-it helps in cases of micro albumunaria, in cases of nephritic syndrome etc. There seems to be a contradiction though-if the medicine is really so good why is there a footnote about not giving it to people with chronic kidney problems? Can this be given to people with kidney diseases arising due to hypertension and diabetes? Awaiting your answer.

Thanks in advance.
Gauari

 

Dear Friend,

I have not seen it cause any problems in chronic kidney conditions. I believe it is the typical medical warning given for any herb seen as being diuretic in its action; though the herbs work differently. Its energy is thought of as "cool and dry", and a "cold" person might want to add a little of a warming herb, and some cases of inflammation may want to add a demulcent herb like Marshmallow Root. We have a very good fresh-herb Goldenrod extract.

Yours in healing,
Bob Liebert, herbalist

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The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.