L'Herbier de France Organic meadowsweet - 25g -

At the end of the 18th century, German and French doctors experimented with meadowsweet, which has traditionally been used to improve kidney function and relieve rheumatic pain. During this research, the scientists discovered acetylsalicylic acid. The active ingredient was named aspirin, and a century later, it became the most widely used medication worldwide.

In traditional herbal medicine, meadowsweet is one of the oldest remedies for pain relief. It has also been used in the kitchen to flavor creams, desserts, and some wines.

Meadowsweet thrives in moist and wet meadows and along the banks of water bodies. It can also grow in a shady spot in the garden if it is watered frequently.

Plant parts: Flower.
Botanical name: Spiraea ulmaria.