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Meadowsweet Herb

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Weight 50 g (1.8 oz) 100 g (3.5 oz) 250 g (8.8 oz) 500 g (1.1 lb) 1 kg (2.2 lb)

Filipendula Ulmaria

Meadowsweet Herb/ Filipendula Ulmaria / Meadowsweet Dried Cut Leaves & Stems / Organic Dried Bulk Herb / Aromatic Dried Herbs for Tea Wellness

Origin of Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Filipendula Ulmaria
Other Names: Queen of the Meadow, Meadow Queen, Bridewort, Meadowwort, Lady of the Meadow, Pride of the Meadow, Meadow-sweet (hyphenated form), European Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as “meadowsweet,” is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Rosaceae (rose) family. It naturally grows in the damp meadows, riverbanks, and forest clearings of Europe and Western Asia. Throughout history, dried meadowsweet herb has been kept in homes for its pleasant, mildly sweet fragrance, often scattered in rooms, wardrobes, or among linens to create a refreshing effect. The taste of dried meadowsweet herb is gently sweet, floral, and slightly almond-like. It has a smooth, pleasant flavor that is often described as refreshing, with subtle notes that can resemble vanilla. Unlike bitter or sharp herbs, meadowsweet offers a light and delicate taste.

Using: To make a cup of dried meadowsweet herb tea, add 1 teaspoon of the herb to a cup of boiling water, let it steep for 5–10 minutes, and then strain.

Traditional Use

Meadowsweet is a creamy, almond-scented flower of damp meadows; it was a sacred herb of the Druids and its salicylates inspired the name "aspirin". It is traditionally used:

To support comfortable joints and muscles
To soothe the stomach and ease occasional heartburn
To support the body's natural elimination of fluids
As a warming tea in the cold season
As a natural source of antioxidants

Harvest & Character

Cut dried stems, leaves and frothy cream-coloured flowers with a sweet, almond-like aroma.

Also known as: Queen of the meadow, bridewort

Please note: Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin (salicylates), take blood-thinning medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Not for children.

Disclaimer: These statements and products have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health concern or condition, consult you doctor. Always consult a medical doctor before modifying your diet or using any new product.