Meadowsweet, gentle pain relief

The sweet, almond-scented blooms of meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) are rich in salicin, a compound with potent natural pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. In the 1800s chemists began thinkering with extracts of meadowsweet, and the result was the creation of the syntetic drug aspirin.

Although meadowsweet isn't powerful as aspirin, it also doesn't cxause the stomach iritation for which aspirin is notorious. In fact, meadowsweet often is used to soothe the mucous membranes of the digestive tract and is recommended to relieve excessive stomach acidity and treat diarrhea

Pain Relieving Meadowsweet Tea

2 tsp dingeroot
1 tsp licorice root
2 tsp dried meadowsweet tea

Simmer gingerroot and licorice root in 2 cups of water in covered pot for 10 minute. Remove from heat and add meadowsweet. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. strain. sweeten if desired and drink as needed