Spiraea ulmaria (meadowsweet), also known as Bridewort is part of the Rosaceae plant family. Native to Europe Meadowsweet is a perennial plant and English wildflower and is very common in European damp meadows. It is also found in the eastern U.S. and Canada.
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Uses
- The fragrant meadowsweet is preferably used for soothing gels and face lotion for irritated and sensitive skin, but also in face masks.
Benefits
- alterative [an agent capable of favorably altering or changing unhealthy conditions of the body and tending to restore normal bodily function, usually by improving nutrition]
- analgesic [a drug which relieves or diminishes pain without causing loss of consciousness]
- antacid [an agent to ease acid conditions]
- anti-inflammatory [an agent to ease inflammation]
- antiseptic [an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria]
- aromatic [a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities]
- astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
- diaphoretic [an agent that promotes perspiration]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- relaxant [soothes griping]
- sub-tonic
Cautions
- In some in individuals, meadowsweet may induce tightening of the air ducts present in the lungs; the tightening is known as bronchospasm, which may worsen the asthmatic condition.
- People that are allergic to aspirin-like medicines and asthmatic patients should not take meadowsweet medical preparations. At high doses, it may induce gastric ulceration in some cases.
Interactions
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Other names
Bridewort, dollof, ergecsakali, European meadowsweet, lady of the meadow, meadow queen, meadow-wort, meadsweet, moerasspirea, pride of the meadow, queen of the meadow, and ulmaria.
References
Source: HerbalSupplement, https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/meadowsweet-filipendula-ulmaria.html
EccoVerde, https://www.ecco-verde.com/info/ingredients/meadowsweet
Image source:
Medicialherbinfo, http://medicinalherbinfo.org