Meadowsweet (Filipendula Ulmaria)

Nature's aspirin — pain relief, gut protection, and anti-inflammatory healing from the herb that inspired the world's most used drug.

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is the herb that gave science aspirin — salicylic acid was first isolated from its flowers in the 19th century, and the drug name ‘aspirin’ derives from its old botanical name Spiraea. But unlike pharmaceutical aspirin, meadowsweet contains buffering mucilaginous compounds that protect the stomach lining while delivering its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and fever-reducing effects. It is one of the most elegant examples of nature's balance — pain relief that heals the gut rather than harming it.

Key Benefits
Pain & inflammation relief · Fever reduction · Gastric protection & acidity · Gut & ulcer healing · Urinary antiseptic · Headache & joint pain

How to Use
Steep 1–2 tsp dried meadowsweet in 250ml hot water for 5–10 mins. Drink 2–3 cups daily. Sweet, almond-like, honey-floral flavour — one of the most pleasant anti-inflammatory teas. Pairs well with willow bark or ginger for pain blends, or marshmallow root for gut protocols.

When to Expect Results
Acute pain & inflammation: 30–90 mins · Gastric acidity & reflux: 3–7 days · Chronic joint & gut healing: 3–6 weeks of consistent use.

Who It's For
• Headaches, joint pain & muscle aches
• Fever & inflammatory conditions
• Gastric acidity, reflux & ulcers
• Urinary tract infections
• Digestive inflammation & IBS

Who Should Avoid
• Aspirin allergy or salicylate sensitivity — avoid; contains salicylates
• Pregnant — avoid; salicylates contraindicated in pregnancy
• Children under 16 with viral illness — Reye’s syndrome risk (as with aspirin)
• On blood thinners or NSAIDs — may interact

Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best used within 12–18 months.

Organically grown · Third-party tested · Free from pesticides & contaminants.