Meadowsweet Herbal Remedies
Meadowsweet contains natural salicylates and is used to treat headaches, fever, and cystitis. It has also been recommended for treating ulcers. As an analgesic and antirheumatic, it is taken for gout, arthritis, and rheumatism. The herb is considered a gentle astringent for treating diarrhea and excessive menstrual bleeding and an antacid for treating heartburn. Meadowsweet has a taste of AROMATIC, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Meadowsweet Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Meadowsweet Infusion | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
| Meadowsweet Tincture | 2-4 droppersful 2-3 x daily |
Meadowsweet Reference Information
| Latin Name | Filipendula ulmaria |
| Other Names | Queen of the Meadow |
| Part Used | Herb |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Digestive system, Liver, Urinary system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A hardy perennial member of the rose family with long sharply lobed leaves and sprays of creamy white or pink flowers. |
Supporting Research
Newall, C. et al.. 1996. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Weiss, R. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.