GOLDENROD (Solidago canadensis, S. odora)

Steam distilled from the flower of the plant in Canada, USA.

SAFETY: Avoid in pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Possible skin reaction in very sensitive individuals, possibility of allergic reaction in highly allergic individuals. Chemical class: monoterpene sesquiterpene ester.

USAGE HISTORY: Used in Native American medicine and as folk remedy for early European settlers in America. Also used in European and Chinese herbal medicines.

PROPERTIES:

• Cardio-vascular tonic and pain relief, treats cornonary spasm, pericarditis, endocarditis, arteritis, hypertension
• Relieves hayfever, allergies, sinusitis, sore throat, sinus infection, diptheria
• Anti-inflammatory, useful for warming muscles and treating muscular inflammation and joint pain
• Relieves lymph congestion and swollen glands
• Relieves sciatica, neuralgia, neuritis, nerve pain and nerve degeneration
• Systems: Muscular-skeletal, cardio-vascular, lymphatic, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Opens, nourishes, and balances heart energy
• Heals broken heart, softens hardened heart
• Clears heart chakra of old residue and grudges, brings awareness into heart and lung area
• Opens the gateway to the sacred heart space-helpful for journeying and meditation in heart
• Helpful for insomnia
• Chakra: Heart, throat, crown