Actions:

Analgesic, anodyne, antacid ,antibacterial ,anti emetic, anti inflammatory , antispasmodic, astringent ,cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, relaxant, stomachic, urinary antiseptic, rich in vitamin C ,iron ,calcium ,magnesium ,silica and cobalt.

Pain relief 

Containing salicylic acid, this herb has been used by pharmaceutical companies to manufacture aspirin. Instead of taking the actual pills, meadow sweet is a natural, yet effective alternative. Plants contain an array of nutrients and medicinal compounds, which act synergistically with one another to impart healing benefits. In this way, by taking meadow sweet for pain relief and fevers, you are taking the medicine that nature intended.

Benefits of Meadowsweet Herb for Gout

There are several references to meadow sweet herb being helpful for gout (in addition to lifestyle changes). This also makes sense as this diuretic is mildly pain relieving and anti-inflammatory.

Benefits of Meadowsweet Herb for Ulcers

Meadow sweet  is a ideal  for treating and healing ulcers  It is astringent and helps to tighten and tone the lining of the stomach. It helps to assisting in digestion . It also helps to relieve pain (often the worst symptom of ulcers) and it has anti-microbial activity that can address any secondary infection.

Generally meadow sweet is used for ulcers as part of a larger healing regimen.

For colds and respiratory .

Meadowsweet is used and has been used for many years to help treat colds  and the associated symptoms. Although there are no clinical trials to verify its efficacy, the analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions of the herb make it a potentially effective remedy. The roots of the plant have also been utilized to help treat a range of respiratory disorders including coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and sore throats.

 

Benefits of Meadowsweet Herb for Headaches

Meadow sweet  is especially suited to headaches in which the person has a hot head and feels a pounding sensation in the head. Meadowsweet is cooling and promotes circulation, which can relieve stagnant energy in the head.

Benefits of Meadowsweet Herb for Rheumatism

Having the ability to relieve pain, meadow sweet  is also anti-inflammatory in nature. Taken daily as a tea or tincture it can help relieve chronic arthritic pain and inflammation.

Benefits of Meadowsweet Herb for Stomach Aches and Acid Re flux

Meadowsweet shines as an herb for stomach aches, nausea and poor digestion and is especially helpful for those who find herbs like ginger to be too warming. Meadowsweet herb removes stagnation  and relieves discomfort in the stomach.

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Ulcers

Ulcers

Meadowsweet is also used as a digestive remedy for acid indigestion or peptic ulcers. It protects the inner lining of the stomach while providing the anti-inflammatory benefits of salicylates.

A reduction in ulcerogenic action has been documented, promoting the healing of induced chronic ulcers and preventing acetylsalicylic acid-induced lesions in the stomach.

Joint problems

Joint problems may be related to increased acid, the ability of meadow sweet to reduce acidity is beneficial in treating joint problems. Meadowsweet may also improve the condition of connective joint tissue.

In folk medicine, meadow sweet was used as a treatment for rheumatism of muscles and joints, and for arthritis.

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