Plant Profile: Goldenrod with Emily
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- This golden meadow beauty is not just a rich medicine plant but a critical plant for the health of pollinator habitat, and in turn birds and larger predator species, supporting the entire chain of biodiversity in an ecosystem.
Many consider Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) a weed, but it is but one of many profoundly important ‘weeds’ out there that are not just medicinal but also critical to healthy ecosystems. Ranging from Texas and Florida all the way up to Nova Scotia, Goldenrod is a ubiquitous plant along the East Coast that we are delighted to introduce you to in this video class.
Botany Resources referenced include:
www.GoBotany.com
www.INaturalist.com
Garden Plant Finder
and the app PlantSnap
This episode of our Plant Profile series is presented by Emily Ruff from the Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary in Vermont. The study of herbalism is rooted in our personal relationships with individual plants. Whether it’s a new friend or one you’ve known a while, it’s always nice to visit friends and give special attention to create a deeper more meaningful relationship.
Whether it’s a new friend or one you’ve known a while, it’s rewarding to give special attention to one plant at a time and create a deeper more meaningful relationship with each herbal ally. That's our goal through our weekly Materia Medica series.
In this video, Emily will show you Goldenrod in its growing habitat, examine its physical attributes, and review some of its wonderful medicinal properties. Learn more at www.holisticlivingschool.org. #herbschool #learnherbalism
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Loved this!
My Granddaughter and I actually harvested goldenrod this afternoon. Planning to infuse in oil as well as dry some for tea. I still have plenty of tincture left, but I hadn't thought about vinegar. If we have enough, we will try that also. If not, we'll be back out harvesting next week!
I'm going to pick a bunch tomorrow to make tincher, oil and dry for tea. This is the most I've seen in years. Nature knows we need it this year.
I want to start doing some flower plant medicinal remedies. I also have a few golden rods in my back yard.... l didn’t know. Wow ! !
Go for it!
Inspiring...thanks...huge meadow nearby....I think I will go pay it a visit tomorrow.....
Lovely and informative!
The dogs of my life have all seemed out goldenrod nearly daily. I grow some but my Brocky prefers to find his own. Thank you
You are a encyclopedea of herbs.thanks for sharing
So nice of you to say. Thank you for watching!
Excellent video Emily, will start adding Goldenrod to my list of medicinal herbs, and teas. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos!!
I just found you and I subbed. 🙂🌹🦄🦋🌻
I’ve harvested Goldenrod before but it went to seed. Is there a way to harvest and have it stay in flower form? Is it time sensitive? Love your video!
I usually dry it or tincture when I harvest it if I want to capture it in flower form. I try to process anything I harvest within a day or two
Small correction, the State flower of S.C. is Yellow jessamine. Great video.
Thanks for the info!
Last year, I made 2 wide mouth quart jars of goldenrod tincture. I'm wondering if I can use small amounts of it in tea. I thought that I'd use more than I have.
Can I mix it with beeswax to make a salve or do I have to make oil infusions of the plant & leaves. Its macerated in Canadian Mist whiskey.
Yes you can add tinctures to tea. I have never worked with tinctures in salve. - Maggie
How do you know what the dosage is for the different uses?
Does golden rod have two different types of leaves. Because I have two different stems and l am not sure which one is golden rod.
There are several varieties of Goldenrod. I wonder which ones you have?
I remember someone staying that golden rod was the antidote to poison ivy skin irritation...if it is, how do you prepare and use it?
I have used a wash of the goldenrod infusion for a little relief
@@holisticlivingschool thanks. It's for a friend.
Can I be your student? I love this.
Yes, of course. Check our website for my upcoming classes. :)