Name

Meadowsweet

Action

A herb whose leaves & stems are used. Contains salicin (the Herbalists bicarbonate of soda). Also contains salicyclic acid which has an aspirin (anti-thrombotic) effect on blood cells. Actions include : antacid, anti-rheumatic, stomachic, astringent, internal antiseptic, diuretic, hepatic, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant.

Uses

Effective relief of indigestion & other upper gastro-intestinal conditions associated with flatulence & hyperacidity, foul breath, oedema, cellulitis.

Food Source

Found In

CELLULoss

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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