Phytotherapy

Goldenrod

Solidago virgaurea

Mechanism

Goldenrod herb contains flavonoids (quercetin/kaempferol derivatives), saponins (virgaureasaponins) and essential oil. Traditionally goldenrod is used aquaretically to flush the lower urinary tract — urine volume is increased without it being a diuretic in the pharmacological sense. An adequate water intake is a precondition of use. Robust equine studies are lacking; use is shaped by empirical medicine.

Cautions

· Use only with free access to sufficient water (flushing)
· Do not use for flushing in case of oedema due to cardiac/renal disease — consult a vet
· Composite (Asteraceae) sensitivity possible

Sources

ESCOPESCOP Monographie Solidaginis virgaureae herba

EMA/HMPC Solidaginis virgaureae herbaEMA/HMPC — Goldruten-Monographie (Solidago virgaurea L., herba)

PMID:33266185Fursenco et al. 2020 (Biomolecules) — Review Ethnomedizin/Phytochemie/Pharmakologie Solidago virgaurea

Equiterna Score

57/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 20–40 g dried herb/animal/day (large horse); ensure adequate water intake

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyWith caution

Evidenceemerging

Frequently asked questions

Is Goldenrod a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Goldenrod as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Goldenrod allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Goldenrod is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Goldenrod?

Stated in the profile: approx. 20–40 g dried herb/animal/day (large horse); ensure adequate water intake. This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Goldenrod?

The profile cites: ESCOP, EMA/HMPC Solidaginis virgaureae herba, and PMID:33266185.

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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