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Common name: |
Meadowsweet |
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Family: |
Rosaceae |
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Parts used: |
Aerial parts |
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Chemistry: |
Phenolic glycosides (incl. salicylic glycosides)–spiraein and gaultherin. Tannins (10-15%). Flavonoids (3-5%)–rutin, quercetin, kaemferol. Essential oil-incl. salicylaldehyde. vitamin C, and sugars. |
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Main actions: |
anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antacid |
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Other Actions: |
stomachic, analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-emetic, astringent, aromatic, diuretic, diaphoretic, mild urinary antiseptic, antimicrobial |
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Dosage: |
tincture 3-6ml TDS |
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Safety: |
Cautions in people with salicylate sensitivity |