Meadowsweet (Filipendula Ulmaria)

Ulcers

Meadowsweet is also used as a digestive remedy for acid indigestion or peptic ulcers. It protects the inner lining of the stomach while providing the anti-inflammatory benefits of salicylates.

A reduction in ulcerogenic action has been documented, promoting the healing of induced chronic ulcers and preventing acetylsalicylic acid-induced lesions in the stomach.

Joint problems

Joint problems may be related to increased acid, the ability of meadowsweet to reduce acidity is beneficial in treating joint problems.  Meadowsweet may also improve the condition of connective joint tissue.

In folk medicine, meadowsweet was used as a treatment for rheumatism of muscles and joints, and for arthritis.

Meadowsweet Phytochemicals:

Anthocyanidin, avicularin, courmarin, hyperosied, methyl salicylate, quercetin, rutin, salicin, salicylic acid, vanillin

CAUTION:  Do not use Meadowsweet on pregnant animals, or animals with fevers as a result of viral infections as possible commplications may occur with the liver, heart and brain