Goldenrod is used to reduce pain and swelling, as a diuretic to increase urine flow, inflamed bladder, digestive problems, cold, flu, sore throat, laryngitis, fatigue, allergies, to stop muscle spasms. It is also used for gout, joint pain (rheumatism), arthritis, as well as eczema and skin conditions. amazing for the kidneys, allergies, UTI's, pain, cough, fever and also used to lower high blood pressure. The oil I use topically for fungal/yeast rashes and for pain!