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Meadowsweet - Uses and Benefits
Scientific Name: Filipendula ulmaria L. Maxim., Spiraea ulmaria L. Family: Rosaceae
Common Name: Meadowsweet, queen of the meadow, dropwort, bridewort, lady of the meadow
A perennial herb with a short, pink rhizome and a tough, erect branched and leafy stem. The stem leaves are alternate, odd-pinnate, doubly serrate, dark green above and usually white-felted below; the stipules are broadly cordate and conspicuous. The small, creamy-white, fragrant flowers are arranged in a terminal corymb. The flowers have reflexed hairy sepals and numerous long stamens. The fruit, a one-seeded follicle, is spirally twisted. The scent of the leaves is quite different from that of the flowers.
Meadowsweet is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The fragrant Meadowsweet Herb is harvested by hand from the wetlands of our croft on the Isle of Skye in full flower, when the properties are at their most potent. This wild-crafted harvest is used to produce our very special Meadowsweet Products, whilst preserving the natural habitat of its wild life.
Meadowsweet Herbs is located in Missoula, Montana, nestled in the Northern Rocky Mountains. We are a family business owned and operated by trained herbalists, with a commitment to being a "company with a conscience." To fulfill that commitment we use only the highest quality herbs and treat our employees and customers with honesty and integrity.
Uses of Meadosweet:-
The important uses of meadosweet are as:-
Musculoskeletal disorders:
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
Digestive disorders:
- Hyperacidity
- Ulcers
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
- Dropsy
- Indigestion
- Hiatus hernia
Due to its salicylic acid content, meadowsweet has been used for colds and respiratory problems, acid indigestion or peptic ulcers, joint problems, skin diseases, and diarrhea.
Meadowsweet is taken by mouth to relieve the symptoms of the common cold. It contains chemicals known as tannins, which have a drying effect that may decrease congestion and mucus that is often associated with a cold.
Dosage:
Unless otherwise prescribed: 2.5-3.5 g per day of cut meadowsweet flower or 4-5 g per day of cut meadowsweet herb, and other galenical preparations for infusions; a cup of the infusion drunk as hot as tolerable several times daily.
Infusion: Steep 2-3 g in 150 ml boiled water for about 10 minutes.
Side Effects of Meadowsweet
Few toxic events have been reported. Do not use in patients with salicylate or sulfite sensitivity, and use caution in asthmatics.
People with sensitivity to aspirin should avoid the use of meadowsweet. It should not be used to lower fevers in children as it may possibly lead to Reye's syndrome.
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