Meadowsweet Tincture

£10.00   100ml           

Meadowsweet Tincture (Filipendula ulmaria)

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Tincture of meadowsweet leaves and flowers (Filipendula ulmaria) 1:3 25%

Filipendula ulmaria, organic grain alcohol

Daily adult dose: 1 - 4ml up to three times a day unless otherwise prescribed. 

Avoid during breastfeeding and pregnancy, unless under professional supervision. Should be avoided by people hypersensitive to salicylates. Avoid with constipation, iron deficiency anaemia and malnutrition. 




Filipendula Ulmaria

Common names: Meadowsweet, Queen of the Meadow, Lady of the meadow

Family: Rosaceae

Parts used: Flowers and leaves

Habitat: Native to Europe and Northern Asia, growing in damp meadows, swamps and ditches. 

Constituents: Flavonoids, Phenolic Glycosides, Volatile oil, Polyphenols/ Tannins, Phenolic acids, Salicylates

Actions: Astringent, Spasmolytic, Diuretic, Diaphoretic, Aromatic, Anti-inflammatory, Stomachic

Folklore: Traditionally considered to be the most sacred herb to the druids. Meadowsweet has commonly been used to flavour mead. 

Traditional and current uses:

• Rheumatism and arthritis

• Gastritis

• Fevers

• Relaxant

• Dropsy 

• A slightly bitter herb, so helps to stimulate the digestion. 


Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided for educational use only, and is not intended as a replacement for the services of a qualified medical herbalist, doctor or licensed health practitioner. The information contained herein is not diagnostic, always consult a medical health professional before embarking on a treatment programme. Max Drake Medical Herbalist disclaims any liability, loss, injury or damage incurred as a consequence of the use and application of the advice given herein.