Meadowsweet Herb

Description

Meadowsweet is a perennial herb that enjoys growing in damp areas. Its leaves and flowers contain salicylates, providing pain relieving and anti inflammatory properties.

It is often selected by animals with:

• Joint aches and pains
• Conditions such as arthritis
• Digestive problems

Its action on the gut is possibly due its soothing action on the mucous membranes lining and protecting the gut. Traditionally meadowsweet has been used as a diuretic for flushing out toxins from the kidneys and for cystitis.