Depends on the type of latex, I found the following: Goldenrod latex and natural rubber latex (Hevea brasiliensis) share at least one cross-reactive protein allergen, meaning some people allergic to commercial latex may also react to goldenrod sap. The overlap is protein-based (not carbohydrate), though the specific allergen is still unidentified. By contrast, synthetic “latex” (nitrile, vinyl) contains no plant proteins, so there’s no cross-reactivity with goldenrod or natural latex. Hope this helps.
If a person has a latex allergy, should this plant be avoided?
Depends on the type of latex, I found the following: Goldenrod latex and natural rubber latex (Hevea brasiliensis) share at least one cross-reactive protein allergen, meaning some people allergic to commercial latex may also react to goldenrod sap. The overlap is protein-based (not carbohydrate), though the specific allergen is still unidentified. By contrast, synthetic “latex” (nitrile, vinyl) contains no plant proteins, so there’s no cross-reactivity with goldenrod or natural latex. Hope this helps.
Thank you. Yes. This helps.
Love goldenrod, I made tinctures with it this year to use for respiratory illnesses.
This is very interesting. I wish we could buy single articles a la carte!