Meadowsweet
Filipendula ulmaria
A salicylate-bearing herb (the original source of 'aspirin's' name) used for aches and soothing the stomach.
Traditional use (european-folk): A salicylate-bearing herb (the original source of 'aspirin's' name) used for aches and soothing the stomach.
A salicylate-bearing herb (the original source of 'aspirin's' name) used for aches and soothing the stomach.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A salicylate-bearing herb (the original source of 'aspirin's' name) used for aches and soothing the stomach.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Aspirin-like cautions: avoid with aspirin allergy, in children (Reye's), and with anticoagulants.
- Aspirin allergy
- Children/teens
- Anticoagulants
- Pregnancy
Aspirin-like cautions: avoid with aspirin allergy, in children (Reye's), and with anticoagulants.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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