Meadowsweet

Summary

Anti-inflammatory and antalgic Medicinal Plant, used in case of rheumatism diseases, can be found in pills or capsules.

names

Portuguese name: meadowsweet , filipendula, meadow queen
Binomial name: Filipendula ulmaria
French name: Reine-des-prés , spirée ulmaire
English name: meadowsweet
German name: Mädesüss
Italian name: Olmaria

Family

Rosaceae (Rosaceae).

Constituents

Flavonoids, salicylated derivatives (salicylic acid), heterosides, phenolic compounds.

parts used

Flowery summaries.

meadowsweet effects

Antagic, anti-inflammatory, febrifuge, diuretic, anti-cellulite.

meadowsweet indications

Rheumatisms (chronic): arthrosis , fever , cellulitis .

Secundary effects

Read the medicine leaflet.

contraindications

Allergy to salicylated derivatives (aspirin). Read the medicine leaflet.

Interactions

Possible interaction with other drugs, so consult a specialist. Read the medicine leaflet.

Meadowsweet-based preparations

– Infusion of meadowsweet

– Capsules or pills of meadowsweet

Where does the meadowsweet grow?

The meadow grows in Europe (eg in the Alps).

When to harvest meadowsweet?

The meadowsweet is mainly harvested in the summer.

Comments

The meadowsweet is very common in the meadows of France, and together with sage it helped in the development of aspirin , which is a well-known medicine to treat headaches, fever and other inflammatory pains. Aspirin contains acetylsalicylic acid, which is also found in meadowsweet in unsynthesized form (without acetylation). That’s why this plant is so used in the treatment of chronic rheumatism, fighting pain and inflammation.

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