(solidago odora)
This plant is also known as blue mountain tea, sweet scented goldenrod, anise-scented goldenrod, bohea-tea, and wound weed. More than eighty species of goldenrod are found in the United States, and while several (including S. Virgaurea and S. Canadensis) make good tea, it is solidago odora that sacrifices the showiness of the other goldenrods’ blossoms for its strong scent, making it both tasty and fragrant. The botanical name solidago comes from the Latin solidus, which means “whole,” and agere, which means, “to perform,” a reference to the healing powers of the herb. American Indians made good use of these qualities: the Zunis chewed the blossoms and slowly swallowed the astringent juice to alleviate sore throats; other tribes used infusions of flowers and leaves for fevers and chest pains. Early white settlers in North America believed goldenrod tea would relieve urinary obstructions and dropsy, and would stimulate perspiration.
Part used for tea: young leaves and fully opened flowers.
Taste: anise-like.
By infusion: cover 1 heaping teaspoon of dry herb, or 3 teaspoons of fresh herb, with 1 cup of boiling water. Steep for at least 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten to taste.
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