Goldenrod - this particular plant was shining just like gold, when l took a stroll on the outskirts of the Bayou Resort camping. Name of the camping sounds a bit fancy but it is a very regular RV camping spot approximately one and a half hour south of New Orleans. We placed our van at the far end, as close to trees and marsh land as we could.
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We took a walk in the evening, before the sun went down and the bugs go wild. I photographed and collected herbs to bring home to do some research on what medicines can be found in the area. And then - there it was: golden and majestic it shone out, "Take me home."
I picked a bunch. When we got home a looked up the medicinal benefits. Turned out there were several things that were perfect for me. As a all-in-one gift of medicine.
If you are interested in goldenrod the most quoted health benefits are listed as: reduces inflammation, fights infections, and lowers blood pressure. It is good for upper respirstory problems and has been used to treat kidney stones.
While l'm fortunate not to have all these conditions it is a good medicine for me now. So l say thanks to the bayou goldenrod when l boil a couple of spoonfulls in my daily tea.
