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Filipendula ulmaria
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Meadowsweet is a flowering plant native to Europe and Western Asia that was historically so valued it was one of the three most sacred herbs of the Druids. It contains salicylates (the basis for aspirin, which was named after its old botanical name Spiraea) but is considered gentler on the stomach than aspirin.
Meadowsweet is a flowering plant native to Europe and Western Asia that was historically so valued it was one of the three most sacred herbs of the Druids. It contains salicylates (the basis for aspirin, which was named after its old botanical name Spiraea) but is considered gentler on the stomach than aspirin. Key active compounds include Salicylaldehyde, Methyl salicylate, Salicin.
Salicylaldehyde, along with Methyl salicylate and Salicin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Meadowsweet. These compounds stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Digestive complaints and heartburn
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Fever
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Joint pain
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Headaches
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Ulcer support (gastroprotective)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Fever reducer
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Pain relief
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive aid
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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