Meadowsweet

Evidence is primarily from traditional uses, in-vitro, and in-vivo studies, with limited significant clinical trials, supporting anti-inflammatory and gastro-protective effects.

Benefits

Anti-inflammatory
analgesic
antioxidant
gastro-protective
hepato-protective
immunomodulatory
and antimicrobial properties.

Key compounds

Salicylic acidmethyl salicylatequercetinkaempferolluteolinapigeninellagic acidgallic acidtanninsursolic acidbeta-carotene

May help with

Traditionally used for fever
pain
inflammatory diseases
gastric disorders
liver dysfunction
gout
and as a diuretic.

Best for these goals

Anti-inflammatoryanalgesicantioxidantgastro-protectivehepato-protectiveimmunomodulatoryand antimicrobial properties.

How to use it

Infusion, liquid extract, tincture, decoction, capsules

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Avoid in individuals with salicylate or sulfite sensitivity, asthma, and during pregnancy or lactation due to insufficient safety data. | Interactions: May increase bleeding risk when used with anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, or NSAIDs due to salicylate content.

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