Meet Meadowsweet

Botanical Name: Filipendula Ulmaria

Common Names: Meadow Wort, Queen of the Meadow, Pride of the Meadow, Lady of the Meadow, Meadsweet, Bridewort, and Nature’s Asprin

Family: Roseaceae

Actions & Properties:

• Analgesic

• Anti-inflammatory

• Astringent

• Anti-microbial

• Diuretic

• Diaphoretic

• Aromatic

Indications:

• Pain relief

• Eases headachs & migraines

• Eases joint pain

• Supports a healthy immune system

• Supports respiratory health

• Sooths an upset stomach, heartburn, & gastritis

• sooths ulcers

• Tightens & tones stomach lining

• Eases diarrhea

• Helps secondary infections

• Eases goat

• Eases UTIs

• Supports circulation

• Supports fevers by opening pores to allow heat out

• High in essential oils

Contraindications:

· Due to the component salicylates found in Meadowsweet, do not take with antiplatelet prescriptions, anticoagulant prescriptions, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs).

· Avoid during pregnancy and lactation.

· Do not take with aspirin.

· Avoid or use with caution for those sensitive to aspirin.

· Avoid or use with caution for those with asthma.

Chemical Constituents:

· Salicylates – salicin, salicylaldehyde, and methyl salicylate

Energetics (Sensation & Chakras):

· Cooling, aromatic, bitter, dry

· Heart chakra