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Goldenrod does it again!

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goldenrod fieldIt’s no secret to anyone that reads my blog that I absolutely love Goldenrod (Solidago spp.). It has changed my life in so many ways. This golden beauty released me from allergy hell; I no longer suffer from congestion, postnasal drip and sinus headaches (which always led to bronchitis); Goldenrod liberated me.

I knew not only would Goldenrod ameliorate my allergy and asthma symptoms along with supporting my urinary system; last summer, I read that its anti-inflammatory effect may relieve muscle pains and aches including arthritis. Well, I just had to try it. I infused Goldenrod in organic cold pressed olive oil for 6 weeks. I made a nice salve with organic bees wax and waited for my next pain or ache. I tried it and after about ten minutes, I realized the pain had subtly left my body. It really worked! I couldn’t believe my favorite herb relieved pain too, so I asked Mike to try too. I massaged some into his aching shoulder, waited ten minutes, and asked him what he thought. He looked at me and with a very inquisitive look on his face, and then stated, “Yeah, it’s gone.” It’s interesting because, when we tried it, I don’t think we actually thought it was going to work as well as it did. Then I tried it on my lower abdomen for menstrual cramps – voila, they were gone.

The next time I had an ache; Mike put some Goldenrod salve on one part and St. Johns Wort/ Arnica salve on the other side and didn’t tell me which side had which. Well folks, I am happy to announce, I could not tell one side from the other because the pain was just gone.  Goldenrod is becoming my go-to herb. It is simply AWESOME!

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Never fear, Goldenrod is here!

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It is no secret that Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) has changed Mike’s and my lives. I cannot over emphasize its amazing ability to eliminate allergy symptoms. Last year, I thought I was making ample supply for our family and enough to share with our friends. Silly me, it was not nearly enough to share, as I ran out in March. I actually went through all the tincture I made from last fall’s harvest, made more from the herbs I dried but still I ran out. Luckily, I know this amazing herbal farm, Healing Spirits, and was able to order enough dried Goldenrod to get us through until I was able to harvest again this year. Late August through most of September is the best time to harvest Goldenrod in Western New York.

Perhaps if I just kept it to ourselves there would have been enough, but I just have to share with all my fellow allergy sufferers. I cannot keep this fantastic remedy to myself. There is nothing better than helping others who are in need. Goldenrod is amazing; it is astringent, so it tightens up the tissues. The anti-inflammatory properties helps soothe irritations caused by the allergens and its anti-catarrah properties helps the body remove excess mucus. Goldenrod also restores the cellular integrity of all mucus membranes. I want every one who is a victim of allergies to know about it. There is no need to live in a fog from synthetic allergy medicines or to continue to suffer any more. Never fear, Goldenrod is here!

This year, I think I have made an ample supply. Obviously, a quart was not nearly enough. Therefore, this year I have made two and half gallons along with drying some. I guess we will see if it is enough.goldenrod supply

All information is shared for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.