Meadowsweet

Scientific Name: Filipendula ulmaria

Description

Creamy flower sprays; salicylate-containing herb.

Therapeutic Properties

Antipyretic; Anti-inflammatory

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Tea; Tincture

Dosage

Tea: 1–2 tsp dried herb/250 mL

Precautions

Salicylate sensitivity caution; anticoagulants

Replacement / Alternatives

Willow bark

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany