This an aromatic perennial shrub that can grow 3-6 feet tall. The flowers are present by June which flowers are a cream to yellow umbel. I wildcraft the flowers in June when the plant is dry. I find Meadowsweet ( Filipoendula ulmaria) to be one of the most useful gastrointestinal herbs.
I usually combine it with other gastrointestinal herbs as lemon balm, or marshmallow. I sometimes use Slippery Elm Over the years I have made different combinations. The one that I find the best is what I call Gutsy Tea available exclusively at Botanical Bounty. It is an anti-inflammatory herb .
It can be useful in musculoskeletal injuries and does ease rheumatoid and arthritis pain. For its anti inflammatory effects I combine with turmeric, goldenrod , devil’s claw and even clove
I have a good little secret Grind up the meadowsweet flowers and mix with Epsom salt for a relaxing bath
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Until tomorrow…