Meadowsweet is one of the best digestive remedies available and as such will be indicated in many conditions, if they are approached holistically. It acts to protect and soothe the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, reducing excess acidity and ...
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Meadowsweet is one of the best digestive remedies available and as such will be indicated in many conditions, if they are approached holistically. It acts to protect and soothe the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, reducing excess acidity and easing nausea. It is used in the treatment of heartburn, hyperacidity, gastritis and peptic ulceration. Its gently astringency is useful in treating diarrhoea in children. The presence of aspirin-like chemicals explains Meadowsweet's action in reducing fever and relieving the pain of rheumatism in muscles and joints.
Meadowsweet is a common wild plant in Britain, throughout Europe, parts of Asia and an escape in North America. It's primary medicinal actions are anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, antacid, anti-emetic, astringent, diuretic, and sub-tonic. It is a valuable medicine in diarrhea, imparting to the bowels some degree of nourishment, as well as of astringency. It is also considered of some service as a corrector of the stomach, and not without some power as an alterative, and is frequently used in affections of the blood. Meadowsweet is a very interesting herb because its flower buds were the first discovered source of salicylic acid in 1835. This is an important piece of information because aspirin was later synthesized from salicylic acid. The flower can also be used as a mild sedative and painkiller, thus the link to aspirin. Once in the stomach, the salicin in Meadowsweet breaks down to create salicylic acid, which is the same action taken by aspirin.
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Directions
Take 1 capsule with a large glass of water.
Ingredients
Meadowsweet (Spiraea ulmaria) - 300 mg
Cautions
Consult a medical professional if you are taking anticoagulants or other medications.
Do not use if you have a hypersensitivity to aspirin or aspirin products.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not to be used by pregnant or nursing women.
Additional Information
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