How to Harvest Goldenrod for Medicinal Use and Why is it so Good for You?

[@ruthie434]

Thank you for this video. I harvested some blooms yesterday, looking forward to making tea, tincture and oil from goldenrod. Everything is coming on to harvest early this year, so this is very timely😊

[@Daisy-zz1hv]

Thank you! I couldn't find anyone describing if the bloom was still useable after it turned to fluff. Glad I found you! 💛

[@cindissacredgarden1703]

Yea :-)

[@Renewed85]

Glad to see this comment because I've been searching for this topic for several days. I have crunchy, fluffy Goldenrod. And I don't know what to do with it. I cut it and hadn't used it yet

[@dangelosmith5283]

The fluffy part is still good. I dehydrated goldenrod and it fluff up and I crunch it down into a powder and add to teas.

[@turtledove1054]

What about washing it?

[@cindissacredgarden1703]

I don't wash at all, that could lead to mold. The best thing to do is harvest in clean areas that are not near dirt roads or under power lines :-) after I harvest I keep my plants outside for a while so the bugs can go back to their natural habitat.

[@barbrilbetts7578]

Can I still use goldenrod if it’s browning before harvest?

[@christinewyzer3121]

Hi Cindy maybe you have some suggestions for me I’m watching this goldenrod video I have an issue where I have an existing hole in my eardrum but I also have what is called Raina situs it’s basically where my sinuses back up into my station tubes one of them is damaged somehow and allows drainage sinus drainage to flow into my middle ear and then comes through the pinhole in my eardrum until I get that fixed I have issues so I’m constantly on Flonase Benadryl and allergy pills I’m wondering if you make some kind of concoction that would help my sinuses I’ve tried honey constantly different kinds of honey as well my issues start up in August with drainage and infection to the ear. And than again in January thru May.

[@cindissacredgarden1703]

Hi Christinewyzer! Sorry I never responded here, did you find help for the hole in your eardrum?

[@JoeandAngie]

It's eustation tube...don't put anything in there whilst a hole exists. You do not want to set up a middle ear infection as it can migrate to your inner ear...the distance between your inner ear to the brain is small...friend died of untreated inner ear infection...broke through and died within 48°. Herbs that contain chemicals which cause a physio-chemical response or change are by definition "drugs". Retired PharmD w emphasis in infectious disease and pharmacognasy...drugs from plants. See: hemlock, poppy, foxglove, mayapple...all contain chemicals/drugs which can help or hinder. Don't be duped and don't worship Gaia.

[@Renewed85]

Hi. So of the Goldenrod is fluffy and crunchy, it's of no benefit

[@cindissacredgarden1703]

You can still use the leaves, it's the flowers we love the most! if fluffy, the medicine is gone.

[@christopherspalding8110]

That's what I'd like to know, if the flowers are open up and fluffy are they any good? Are the green leaves still good though?💚

[@dangelosmith5283]

When you dehydrate goldenrod it becomes crunchy and fluffy and it still has its medicinal properties. I love her video but it’s misinformation!!!!

[@deborahkoeppen2801]

Loved the content, but your video itself is giving me a headache. It's very out of focus.😢

[@cindissacredgarden1703]

Our apologies! We tried everything to correct the video.

[@rgordon9511]

Get to the Point!