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Golden Rod Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Xtra

Golden Rod label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Golden Rod against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Golden Rod is a dietary supplement by Herb Xtra with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint and bone health, skin, hair, and nail support, source of dietary protein.Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Golden Rod. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Golden Rod by Herb Xtra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 6, 2026

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.

Golden Rod by Herb Xtra is a 3-ingredient capsule. The active ingredient is goldenrod, an herb traditionally used for urinary and kidney support.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin, a protein derived from animal collagen, and water — both inactive.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: urinary tract and bladder health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), Urinary frequency, Bladder inflammation.
  • The closest evidence on file: Goldenrod is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Goldenrod is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that goldenrod works for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, urinary tract infections, or dental plaque. The data rate all of these as insufficient evidence — meaning the research just isn't there yet to say whether it helps or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Gelatin Goldenrod

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Gelatin is widely consumed in food and is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though some people report belching, bloating, or indigestion. Rarely, gelatin can trigger allergic reactions, including serious ones like anaphylaxis, especially in people sensitized to it through prior exposure.

Goldenrod has limited human safety data. Short-term use seems generally well tolerated, but allergic reactions are possible — topical contact can cause allergic skin reactions, and environmental exposure (like dust from goldenrod) has rarely caused respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals.

The safety data advise against goldenrod during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Gelatin Goldenrod

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Goldenrod.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 75 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take diuretic drugs (water pills) for blood pressure or heart conditions, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product — goldenrod may increase their effects and side effects. No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Golden Rod might appeal to someone looking for traditional kidney or urinary support, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established yet. If you take a diuretic, this is worth clearing with your doctor or pharmacist first — goldenrod may amplify its effect.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of allergies to plants in the daisy family, talk with your healthcare provider before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Golden Rod, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Xtra
Barcode (UPC) 777949998018
Net contents 100 Capsule(s); 400 mg
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2013
DSLD ID 17569
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Golden Rod by Herb Xtra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
777949998018
IngredientAmount% DV
Gelatin0 NP--
Water0 NP--
Golden Rod0 NP--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Solidago virga aurea

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Use: As a Herbal Supplement: 1 capsule 3 times daily with a glass of water during a few days.

General

H386800

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Golden Rod by Herb Xtra label

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Golden Rod label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Golden Rod by Herb Xtra

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Gelatin

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Gelatin is a protein made from animal collagen, used as a food, a capsule ingredient, and a supplement for joint, skin, and bone health. For most heal...

Gelatin monograph & interactions

Water

0 NP per serving

Golden Rod

Interacts with
75 drugs
0 NP per serving

Goldenrod is a flowering plant traditionally used as an herbal diuretic and for urinary tract health. Human evidence is limited, and while it is gener...

Golden Rod monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Golden Rod by Herb Xtra Drug Interactions

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75Drugs
75 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Golden Rod 75

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Golden Rod interact with 75 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Golden Rod interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Golden Rod

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Golden Rod with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Golden Rod1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, goldenrod might increase the effects and adverse effects of diuretic drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that goldenrod has diuretic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Golden Rod full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Golden Rod, from the product label.

Herb Xtra

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Name
GOURMET NUTRITION F.B. INC.
City
Ste-Julie
State
Quebec
ZipCode
J3E 1Z2
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Golden Rod by Herb Xtra: Common Questions

Does Golden Rod by Herb Xtra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Golden Rod has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Golden Rod contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The facts we hold show that goldenrod should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of safety information — there just isn't enough research to know either way. Gelatin itself is rated likely to possibly safe in pregnancy and likely safe while breastfeeding, but you should talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the product as a whole before taking it.
What is goldenrod supposed to do?
Goldenrod is traditionally used for kidney and urinary support — the label mentions benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections — but the evidence we hold doesn't confirm it works for any of those. The research data are too limited to say.
Can gelatin cause allergic reactions?
Yes, though it's rare. Gelatin can trigger IgE-mediated allergic reactions — the kind that come on quickly — ranging from hives and swelling to wheezing, low blood pressure, and in severe cases anaphylaxis. People sensitized through prior food exposure or vaccines are at higher risk.
What side effects does goldenrod cause?
Human data are limited, but goldenrod is often well tolerated short-term. The main reported side effect is allergic contact dermatitis (skin reaction) when applied topically. Rarely, inhaling goldenrod dust has caused respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals.
Does the capsule itself (gelatin) have interactions with medications?
No interactions are documented for gelatin. It's widely used in supplements and food products and is generally well tolerated, though some people experience belching, bloating, or stomach discomfort when they take it by mouth.

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The Full Monographs Behind Golden Rod’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Gelatin

Gelatin is a protein made from animal collagen, used as a food, a capsule ingredient, and a supplement for joint, skin, and bone health. For most health uses, the evidence is limited or mixe...

Read the full Gelatin monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Goldenrod

Interacts with 75 drugs

Goldenrod is a flowering plant traditionally used as an herbal diuretic and for urinary tract health. Human evidence is limited, and while it is generally well tolerated, people with certain...

Read the full Goldenrod monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Golden Rod's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 17 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Gelatin 11 references
  1. Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
  2. Schwick HG, Heide K. Immunochemistry and immunology of collagen and gelatin. Bibl Haematol 1969;33:111-25. PubMed
  3. Moskowitz RW. Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease.Semin Arthritis Rheum 2000;30:87-99. PubMed
  4. Kelso JM. The gelatin story. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:200-2.
  5. Nakayama T, Aizawa C, Kuno-Sakai H. A clinical analysis of gelatin allergy and determination of its causal relationship to the previous administration of gelatin-containing acellular pertussis vaccine combined with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. J Allerg PubMed
  6. Sakaguchi M, Inouye S. Anaphylaxis to gelatin-containing rectal suppositories. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;108:1033-4. PubMed
  7. PDR Electronic Library. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2001.
  8. de la Fuente Tornero E, Vega Castro A, de Sierra Hernández PÁ, et al. Kounis syndrome during anesthesia: Presentation of indolent systemic mastocytosis: A case report. A Case Rep. 2017;8(9):226-228. PubMed
  9. Ventura Spagnolo E, Calapai G, Minciullo PL, Mannucci C, Asmundo A, Gangemi S. Lethal anaphylactic reaction to intravenous gelatin in the course of surgery. Am J Ther. 2016;23(6):e1344-e1346. PubMed
  10. Li Y, He H, Yang L, Li X, Li D, Luo S. Therapeutic effect of Colla corii asini on improving anemia and hemoglobin compositions in pregnant women with thalassemia. Int J Hematol. 2016;104(5):559-565. PubMed
  11. Coury JR, Skaggs KF, Marciano GF, et al. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis to the Bovine Flowable Gelatin Matrix: A Report of 2 Cases. JBJS Case Connect 2022;12(1). PubMed

See these in context on the Gelatin monograph →

Goldenrod 6 references
  1. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  2. Uter, W., Nohle, M., Randerath, B., and Schwanitz, H. J. Occupational contact urticaria and late-phase bronchial asthma caused by compositae pollen in a florist. Am J Contact Dermat. 2001;12(3):182-184. DOI
  3. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Sloderbach, A., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Effect of flavonoid fractions of Solidago virgaurea L on diuresis and levels of electrolytes]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1991;48(5-6):35-37.
  4. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Bobkiewicz-Kozlowska, T., Tkaczyk, J., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Effect of leiocarposide on experimental urinary calculi in rats]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1988;45(2):181-186.
  5. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Skrzypczak, L., and Budzianowski, J. [Further studies on the diuretic effect of leiocarposide]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1986;43(5):499-503.
  6. Chodera, A., Dabrowska, K., Senczuk, M., Wasik-Olejnik, A., Skrzypczak, L., Budzianowski, J., and Ellnain-Wojtaszek, M. [Diuretic effect of the glycoside from a plant of the Solidago L. genus]. Acta Pol.Pharm 1985;42(2):199-204.

See these in context on the Goldenrod monograph →

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