Herb
Meadowsweet
A frothy, almond-scented meadow herb that gently eases an acid stomach, mild aches, and fevers — a soft, salicylate-bearing cousin of aspirin.
🌱 What it is
Meadowsweet is a frothy, almond-scented herb found in damp meadows, traditionally steeped as a soothing tea for the stomach and for mild aches or fever.
✨ How it may help
- may help support a calmer, more settled stomach
- may help support comfort during mild aches
- may help support the body during a mild fever
- may help support gentle digestive soothing after meals
🥄 How to use it
Steep the dried flowering tops as a pleasant tea. Unlike aspirin, the whole herb is soothing to the stomach lining rather than irritating.
⚖️ Caution
Contains salicylates — avoid if allergic to aspirin, if you take blood thinners, or are pregnant. Do not give to children or teens with a fever or viral illness, because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
🍃 A note from nature
Meadowsweet's sweet, almond-like scent once made it a favorite strewing herb, scattered on floors in old English homes to freshen the air.