Meadowsweet | Filipendula ulmaria

A natural source of salicylates, Meadowsweet provides aspirin-like effects without stomach irritation. It reduces pain, inflammation, and fever while supporting digestive health and soothing the stomach lining.

Flowering meadowsweet plant in bloom

Benefits & Uses

  • Pain & Inflammation Relief: Provides natural salicylates that ease pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever.

  • Digestive Support: Soothes the stomach lining and tones the digestive tract, helpful in cases of ulcers and digestive upset.

  • Fever Management: Traditionally used to reduce fevers while protecting stomach health.

  • Menstrual & Pelvic Support: Helps ease menstrual cramps and pelvic discomfort.

Form & Dosage

  • Infusion/Tea: Flowers and leaves steeped for digestive and fever support.

  • Tincture: For pain, inflammation, and fever management.

  • Capsules/Powder: Standardized extracts available for internal use.

Parts Used

Aerial Parts (leaves and flowers)

Precautions

  • Aspirin allergy: Avoid if allergic to aspirin or salicylates.

  • Medication interactions: Not recommended with other blood-thinning medications.

  • Children: Avoid in children with viral infections due to Reye’s syndrome risk.

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Use only under professional guidance.

For more detailed information about the different ways to take herbs, consider taking a course at the HomeGrown Herbalist Online School of Botanical Medicine.

 

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