A perfect example of ‘food as medicine’ Goldenrod is a food plant with colorful tasty flowerheads which provide decongestant, antibacterial, as well as antihistamine effects.
Linda Black Elk tells us how to harvest Canadian Goldenrod in full bloom, when it is fresh, at peak potency and make an ancient medicinal remedy called oxymel with vinegar and honey to preserve the medicines in the plant for winter. An excellent treatment for the lung congestion associated with Flu or Sars-Covid infections. Used for infections, inflammation, allergic reactions, and even beer brewing in place of hops. A truly versatile food/medicine!
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