Spiraeae ulmariae flos

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 08.11.2022

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Synonym(s)

Filipendulae ulmariae flos -herba; Filipendulae ulmariae flos/-herba; Meadowsweet; Meadowsweet blossoms/weeds; Meadowsweet flowers; Spiraeae ulmariae herba

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Spiraeae ulmariae flos/-herba, also called meadowsweet flowers or herb, is a drug used in herbal medicines as an adjuvant therapy for colds and to treat mild joint pain.

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: colds, aching limbs.

ESCOP Monograph: Common colds, mild joint pain, increase in water excretion.

Commission E-Monograph: Common colds

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Meadowsweet flowers or herb contains essential oil with about 75 % salicylaldehyde, phenylglycosides, benzyl alcohol, up to 5 % flavonoids (including spriaeoside and other quercetin derivatives) and tanning agents.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Meadowsweet blossoms and herbs have antiphlogistic, astringent and antipyretic effects.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Meadowsweet blossoms or meadowsweet herb are used as a supportive therapy for colds and to treat mild joint pain.

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

The daily dose is 2.5 to 3.5 g meadowsweet flowers or 4 to 5 g meadowsweet herb. The crushed drug can be taken in the form of tea infusions several times a day.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known adverse effects.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

In case of known hypersensitivity to salicylate, it should not be taken. Children and adolescents under 18 years, pregnancy and lactation: No data.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known interactions with other drugs.

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Meadowsweet flowers have a stronger effect than the herb, because they contain much more salicyladehyde and salicylic acid methyl ester.

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Last updated on: 08.11.2022

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles