Meadowsweet is a fragrant creekside perennial whose creamy flower clusters have been valued since medieval times for easing fevers, joint discomfort, and digestive upset. Its natural salicylates and anti-inflammatory compounds made it a favored remedy long before aspirin was synthesized from related species.
flower, leaf
tea, tincture, decoction, powder
1–2 tsp dried herb as tea 2–3x daily; 2–4 mL tincture 2–3x daily
Avoid in aspirin sensitivity. May increase bleeding risk.
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