Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

Other Names: Barbe de Bouc, Barbe de Chèvre, Bridewort, Dolloff, Dropwort, Fausse Spirée, Filipendula, Filipendula ulmaria, Filipendule, Lady of the Meadow, Mariée de la Prairie, Meadow Queen, Meadow Sweet, Meadow-Wart, Petite Reine, Queen of the Meadow, Racine de Gravier, Reina de los Prados, Reine de la Prairie, Reine des Prés, Reine-des-Prés, Spiraeae Flos, Spireae Herba, Spiraea ulmaria, Spirée Ulmaire, Ulmaria, Moerasspirea, Mädesüß
Meadowsweet is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

Special Precautions of Meadowsweet

• Meadowsweet, when taken appropriately, might be safe for most people. It can cause stomach complaints including nausea. Skin rashes and lung tightness can also occur.
• If taken in large amounts or for a long period of time, meadowsweet might not be safe. Too much meadowsweet can cause blood in the stool, vomiting, ringing in the ears, kidney problems, and other side effects.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE to use meadowsweet if you are pregnant. There is some evidence that it could make the uterus contract, causing a miscarriage.
• Not enough is known about the safety of using meadowsweet during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
• Aspirinallergy: Meadowsweet contains chemicals that are similar to the chemicals in aspirin. There is a concern that people who are allergic to aspirin might also be allergic to meadowsweet.
• Asthma: Meadowsweet can cause lung spasms, so there is a concern that it might make asthma worse.
• Aspirin interacts with Meadowsweet
• Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate) interacts with Meadowsweet
• Medications for pain (Narcotic drugs) interacts with Meadowsweet
• Salsalate (Disalcid) interacts with Meadowsweet.

Benefits and uses of Meadowsweet are

Meadowsweet contains tannins, which might decrease inflammation (swelling) and decrease mucus (phlegm). It also has small amounts of salicylates, which are similar to aspirin.
Uses :

• Bronchitis.
• Heartburn.
• Upset stomach.
• Ulcers.
• Gout.
• Joint problems.
• Bladder infections.