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The “Queen of the Meadow” that provides sweet comfort.
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Containing tannins, meadowsweet is astringent in nature, which contributes to its ability to soothe tissue. This astringency can be useful for wet, boggy, and lax tissue throughout the body. Traditionally, meadowsweet has appeared in tea formulations supporting joint health, for wintertime cold, and those directed at the tissues of the digestive and urinary tracts.*
Like willow bark, meadowsweet contains salicylic acid. First isolated from the plant in Germany in 1839, this discovery solidified its importance as an herb to support joint and muscle discomfort.
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Meadowsweet flowers and leaves have a long history of use in Western Europe and Asia, where it is documented in herbal remedies since the 14th century.
Contrary to our modern definition of sweet, in herbalism when an herb is characterized as “sweet” it is an indication of its aroma, not its flavor. A key feature that has been attracting pollinators as much as humans throughout time. In fact, meadowsweet flowers have been used to make mead, wine and beer, hence the names meadwort and honey-wine herb. It’s umbels of lacy, cream-colored flowers is what’s earned it the nickname bridewort as its flowers commonly found their way into bridal bouquets symbolizing love, peace, and happiness.
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At the height of summer into early fall you will smell meadowsweet before you see it. Named for its love of a moist, sunny meadow and the sweet scent of its creamy cloud-like flower clusters, meadowsweet’s aroma is light and bright. It is also found growing along riverbanks and in pine and aspen forests. This rhizomatous perennial herb is native to Europe and Western Asia, growing from 3 to 6 feet in height.
Reminiscent of other plants in the rose family, meadowsweet’s dark green leaves have serrated edges, 3 to 5 lanceolate oblong lobes, and a hairy underside. Another feature of the rosacea family is its 5 petaled flowers, but you will have to bury yourself among meadowsweet’s fluffy inflorescence to see them as each individual flower is quite small.
Products that contain Meadowsweet
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The information and other content in this article are designed to provide a general overview of the botany, cultural history, and traditional uses of this herb. It is not intended and should not be construed as health advice. Every person is unique and you should consult with your health care provider before using any herbal product or supplement.
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