Cranberry vs Goldenrod Solidago

Cranberry is a North American native fruit widely recognized for its role in urinary tract health. It contains proanthocyanidins (PACs) that prevent bacteria from adhering to urinary tract walls. Cranberry is one of the best-studied botanicals for UTI prevention and is recommended by many healthcare practitioners.

European goldenrod, one of the most important urinary herbs in traditional European medicine. Used for urinary infections, kidney stones, edema, and wound healing.

Proanthocyanidins (PACs), Quercetin, Myricetin, Hippuric acid, Vitamin C

leiocarposide, virgaureosides, rutin, quercetin

Urinary tract health, Scurvy prevention, Wound healing, Stomach ailments, Liver problems

Treat urinary infections, Kidney stone flushing, Edema reduction, Wound healing

Urinary tract infection prevention, Recurrent UTI management, Helicobacter pylori reduction, Cardiovascular health, Antioxidant supplementation

Diuretic, Urinary antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic

500mg cranberry extract 1-2 times daily, or 240-300ml unsweetened juice daily

6-12g dried herb as tea or 3ml tincture 3x daily

Kidney stones (oxalate type), Aspirin allergy (contains salicylic acid)

Edema from cardiac or renal failure, Kidney disease

GI upset at high doses, Diarrhea, Kidney stone risk (high doses), Blood sugar elevation (sweetened products)

Diuretic effects, Rare allergic reactions in Asteraceae-sensitive