Common Name |
Meadowsweet |
Latin Name |
Filipendula ulmaria |
Family |
Rosaceae |
Part Used |
Aerial parts |
Gathering Time |
When flowering |
Constituents |
Essential oil with salicylic acid
compounds called spiraeine and gaultherin,
tannin, citric acid |
Actions |
Anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, astringent, aromatic |
Common Uses |
Carminative, and pain reliving |
Contraindications |
Not for use with people who have
salicylate sensitivities. Avoid during
pregnancy. |
Possible Drug Interactions |
May increase bleeding when used with
anti-coagulants. |
Overdose Symptoms |
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