Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: Queen of the Meadow, Bridewort, Mead Wort
Parts Used: Dried aerial parts (flowers, leaves and stems)
Meadowsweet is a gentle yet effective herb with multiple therapeutic properties:
- Digestive Support: Soothes gastric acidity and helps protect the stomach lining.
- Pain Relief: Contains natural salicylates that help manage mild discomfort.
- Anti-inflammatory: Helps reduce joint inflammation and maintain mobility.
- Urinary Health: Mild diuretic properties support kidney function.
- Fever Management: Traditional use for helping regulate body temperature.
Precautions
- Not recommended for animals with salicylate sensitivity or bleeding disorders.
- Use cautiously in animals taking blood-thinning medications.
- Discontinue use 2 weeks before any surgical procedures.
- Not for use in animals with gastric ulcers without veterinary advice.
- Ensure adequate hydration due to a mild diuretic effect.
- Harvest from clean, unpolluted areas or use commercial preparations.
Meadow-Sweet-C-100
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