The main side effects of goldenrod are damage to the spleen and stomach, as it is a health remedy and has a strong cold nature, so it is easy to damage the spleen and stomach when applied to people with a weak spleen and stomach, such as developing chronic gastritis as well as increasing the risk of nausea and vomiting. Clinically, goldenrod is very effective in clearing heat and detoxifying the blood, cooling the blood, dispelling wind and dampness, and acting as a diuretic. Goldenrod can be used to treat liver disease, high blood pressure, low immunity, and can even be used to prevent cancer as well as for anti-aging. Goldenrod also has other uses, such as getting rid of painful diseases caused by rheumatism, eliminating inflammation in the body, and also promoting the growth and development of children.