Ingredient sheet: Meadowsweet
What is meadowsweet?
Meadowsweet ( Filipendula ulmaria ) or meadowsweet is a herbaceous plant of the Rosaceae family.
It contains salicylic acid, which gives it its properties. It is listed in category A of the French pharmacopoeia .
It is used in herbal medicine, thanks to its anti-inflammatory , analgesic and antipyretic properties, in order to relieve minor joint pain.
What are the properties and benefits of meadowsweet?
Meadowsweet is widely used in herbal medicine.
It has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic effects.
It is traditionally used to relieve rheumatic attacks, dental pain, and muscle aches and pains.
It contains several active ingredients such as, for example:
- salicylic acid
- glucosides,
- flavonoids
- tannins
- antioxidants.
Salicylic acid is responsible for many of its effects (the active ingredient in aspirin is a derivative of salicylic acid).
What are the health claims made about meadowsweet?
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recognizes the traditional use of meadowsweet for joint pain and colds.
Meadowsweet at Phytocea
At Phytocea , due to its proven properties on rheumatic pain, we have chosen to incorporate meadowsweet into Kinesis.
Kinesis is a nutraceutical food supplement for sore and stressed joints, designed to help soothe joint pain and improve mobility.
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What are the contraindications and precautions for use when consuming meadowsweet?
Meadowsweet should not be used in case of known allergy to salicylates (aspirin).
Use with an anti-inflammatory drug should be done after medical advice.
