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Goldenrod Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Goldenrod is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract health, mild bladder or kidney support, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) dried herb liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Goldenrod by Herbal Terra

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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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: a liquid extract of certified organic goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) dried herb. The menstruum listed is an inactive ingredient — essentially the liquid used to extract the herb's active compounds.

That's the whole formula.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Urinary tract and kidney health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), Bladder health, Urinary system support.
  • 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 any of its common uses. The data rates its effectiveness as insufficient for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), dental plaque, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections — meaning there simply isn't enough reliable research to say whether it helps or doesn't.

If you're considering it for one of those purposes, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist, since we can't point to solid proof of benefit.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Goldenrod is often well tolerated in the short term, but human safety data are limited overall. The main concern is allergic reaction — topically it can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive people, and in rare cases, breathing in goldenrod exposure has triggered allergic reactions affecting the nose, eyes, and airways.

If you have a known allergy to plants in the daisy family (ragweed, chrysanthemums, and similar plants), be cautious. Goldenrod should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as there isn't enough safety information to know it's okay.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 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 1 matched ingredient 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 any diuretic medications (water pills) — whether for blood pressure, heart failure, or swelling — double-check with your pharmacist before using this product. Goldenrod may amplify both the effect and the side effects of those drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This liquid extract is most relevant if you're exploring herbal options for urinary or prostate concerns — but the evidence for those uses isn't strong. If you take a diuretic, check with us first.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to ragweed or the daisy family, skip it. Talk to your pharmacist before adding it to your routine.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.

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 Goldenrod, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429523897806
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234878
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Goldenrod by Herbal Terra, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523897806
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) dried herb liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Hungary.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Solidago virgaurea

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Goldenrod by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Goldenrod by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg 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...

Certified organic Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) dried herb liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Goldenrod by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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75 Moderate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Goldenrod 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.

certified organic Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) dried herb liquid extract1 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Goldenrod, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Goldenrod by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Goldenrod by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Goldenrod 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?
Goldenrod contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 Herbal Terra's Goldenrod if I'm pregnant?
No. There isn't enough safety information to know whether it's safe in pregnancy, so the data advises against using it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No. Like pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data, so it's best avoided while you're nursing. Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
Does goldenrod actually help with UTIs or kidney stones?
The evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say. The data rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for both urinary tract infections and kidney stones, so we can't point to proof it works.
What's the menstruum in this liquid extract?
Menstruum is the liquid — usually alcohol or water — used to extract the herb's active compounds. It's an inactive ingredient, not a drug. The active part is the goldenrod itself.
Can goldenrod cause an allergic reaction?
Yes, in sensitive people. It can cause allergic contact dermatitis on the skin, and in rare cases, breathing in goldenrod has triggered nose, eye, and airway allergies. If you're allergic to ragweed or the daisy family, be cautious.
What's in this product besides goldenrod?
Just the goldenrod liquid extract and menstruum (the extraction liquid). No other active ingredients.

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Sources & How We Checked

Goldenrod'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.

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The 6 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.

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.

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