Toothache

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairie

Common Name: Goldenrod

Genus and Species Name: Solidago gigantea

Habitat: Prairies, openings in woods with sun, meadows, and along the edge of woods

Seasons: The roots are available year-round (perennial).

Medicinal uses: The roots contain salicylic acid, which is in aspirin, and relieves toothaches.

Preparation:  Chew the goldenrod root to relieve toothaches.

Active Chemical Ingredient: Salicylic acid

Chemical Formula: C7H6O3

Chemical Structure:

Resources:

Salicylic acid. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/salicylic_acid#section=Top
Solidago gigantea - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/solidago-gigantea.html
(n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/goldenrods
(n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldenrod