Meadowsweet
Anti-inflammatory and diuretic
Overview
Anti-inflammatory and diuretic
Latin name : Filipendula ulmaria
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Sommites fleuries
- Preparation Forms
- tisane, teinture mere, gelule
- Active Compounds
- salicylates, flavonoides, tanins
Therapeutic Properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Diuretic
- Antipyretic
Recommended Dosage
2-4g flowering tops as tea 2-3x/day
Contraindications
- Salicylate allergy
- Anticoagulants
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended