Meadowsweet / Filipendula ulmaria

Meadowsweet: Details, Properties, Effects

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Filipendula

Species:

ulmaria

Folk / Common Names:

Actions:

Anti-inflammatory,Analgesic,Antipyretic,Antioxidant,Mild andtihistamine Capillary protective, Astringent, Antidiarrheal, Antimicobial, Mucosal protective, Hepatoprotective, Carminative. Soothing to GI mucosa, Supports ulcer healing.

Part(s) Used:

Arial parts

Constituents:

Salicylates - Salicin, Saliclaldehyde, Methyl salicilate, salicylic acid { small amounts} Flavonoids= Quesrcetin, Kaempferol, Spiraeoside. Tannins (8- 20 % ) - Ellagitannins, Gallotannins Phenolic Acids - Caffeic, Ferullic, and chlorogenic , Volatile oils. Polysaccharides

Uses:

Meadowsweet is a great herb for stamach and GI assisting. It reduces inflammation and gastritis. It has mild analgesic properties which are useful for pain in the stomach and to sooth inflammation in stomach uclers. It protyects the Mucous membrane lining in the stomach and Intestines plus aids in gut repair. It is cooling so reduces pitta in the digestive system and does not cause damage in the stomach.

Majikal Uses:

Meadowsweet is used for Love, divination, peace and happiness. It is placed on the altar when doing love spells, It can be placed around the house to promote peace in the home. The scent of the herb cheers the Heart

Notes:

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