Novilisat meadowsweet: Spiraca ulmaria

Aboriginal Nurse, The, Dec 1998

Active

Principles:

The active principles are found mostly in essential oil with salicylic acid compounds:

- Spereoside

- Odorant

- Salicylic acid

- Citric acid

- Tannin

- Flavonoid glycosides

Benefits:

(Joint pain) It is the presence of salicylic derivatives which give it its anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic properties.

(Weight loss) Several MEADOWSWEET properties make it an excellent remedy for cellulitis and obesity as it promotes renal elimination of water and facilitates the body's ability to eliminate waste.

(Arteriosclerosis) Certain ingredients have a beneficial effect on the arteries.

Caution:

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