Harvesting time is still here.
I would like to present you another very common and safe herb that can be easily found on the European / Asian Meadows. It is so simple like just going for a walk and harvest them. Meadows flowers, leaves and roots have been used in Ancient Medicine and its benefits had been scientifically approved. First pain killers were produced of Meadowsweet, since discovered plant contains salicylic acid, one of the main ingredients for Aspirin.
Like Aspirin, Meadowsweet is used mainly to relieve pain. It is suitable as a diuretic, being useful for kidney and bladder complaints such as cystitis. It also reduces stomach acidity and is good for rheumatic conditions, as it rids the body of excess uric acid.
Meadowsweet has been used for colds, respiratory problems, acid indigestion, peptic ulcers, arthritis and rheumatism, skin diseases, and diarrhea.
I harvest only flowers and it is more than enough for my needs.
How much should you use it?
,,Doses of flower 2.5 to 3.5 g/day and herb 4 to 5 g are considered conventional. However, no clinical trials support the safety or efficacy of these dosages. A tea may be prepared from 4 to 6 g of the dried herb and taken 3 times daily” (www.drugs.com)
Like everything , best to drink it in moderation and do not connect synthetic anti inflammatory or pain killers medicines, also If you are allergic to Aspirin or Pregnant. Always start with low dosage.
I recommend to find out more information about Meadowsweat Herb.
Enjoy