PARTS USED:
- Aerial parts
USES:
Fever reduction
Sunburn – topical
One of the best remedies for the GI tract
- Soothes and protects mucous membranes; reduces acidity
- Specific for gastric ulcers
- GERD
- Reduces nausea
- Diarrhea, particularly children’s diarrhea
Colds (immunomodulating effects)
Musculoskeletal inflammation
- Joint pain
- Arthritis
- Gout
Inhibits certain steps in the inflammatory process
- Reduces pain associated with inflammation
- Minimizes inflammatory response
Skin conditions; acne
Insect repellent
Disinfectant
Kidney/bladder infections
Tumour inhibition (now being studied more in-depthly)
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma
- Breast adenocarcinoma
Potentially antimicrobial
PREPARATION:
- Tea
- Tincture
SIDE EFFECTS AND TOXICITY:
- Avoid in people with salicylate allergies/sensitivities
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Historically, used to flavour mead
- One of the three sacred herbs for the Celtic druids
- In 1838 salicylic acid was isolated from the flower buds; in 1897 a synthetic form (Salicin) was created by Bayer, and named Aspirin after the old botanical name for Filipendula (Spiraea). This was the first NSAID ever produced
- Filipendula was used to attract love, peace and happiness and was especially popular in love spells and potions
- Adding this flower to a bridal bouquet was thought to bring joy and blessings to the bride
