Each 2.5 mL serving contains: Filipendula ulmaria 1:5 extract (DHE: 500 mg) 2.5 mL. Other Ingredients: Ethanol, Purified Water.
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Professional Formulas Meadow Sweet. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Professional Formulas Meadow Sweet. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term (12). Meadowsweet flower has been used with apparent safety at doses of 2.5-3.5 grams daily. Meadowsweet herb has been used with apparent safety at doses of 4-5 grams daily (12).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used in large amounts or for prolonged periods of time. Meadowsweet contains salicylates and high amounts of tannins (4).
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Some evidence suggests meadowsweet might stimulate uterine activity (4).
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Professional Formulas Meadow Sweet. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, meadowsweet might have an additive effect with other salicylate-containing drugs, such as aspirin.
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Meadowsweet contains salicin, a plant salicylate; however, salicin doesn't seem to have the antiplatelet effects of aspirin (12).
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Theoretically, meadowsweet might have an additive effect with other salicylate-containing drugs, such as choline magnesium trisalicylate (12).
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Meadowsweet contains salicin, a plant salicylate (12).
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Theoretically, meadowsweet might have an additive effect with other salicylate-containing drugs such as salsalate (12).
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Meadowsweet contains salicin, a plant salicylate (12).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Professional Formulas Meadow Sweet. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, meadowsweet seems to be well tolerated.
Dermatologic ...Meadowsweet contains salicylate constituents. There is insufficient reliable information available to know if the side effects and toxicity normally associated with salicylates could occur with meadowsweet use. Orally, adverse reactions associated with salicin include skin rashes (4).
Gastrointestinal
...Orally, large doses of meadowsweet can cause nausea and other stomach complaints (18).
Meadowsweet contains salicylate constituents. There is insufficient reliable information available to know if the side effects and toxicity normally associated with salicylates could occur with meadowsweet use. Adverse reactions associated with salicylates include gastric irritation, hematochezia, nausea, and vomiting (4).
Immunologic ...Meadowsweet contains salicylate constituents. There is insufficient reliable information available to know if the side effects and toxicity normally associated with salicylates could occur with meadowsweet use. Orally, salicylates can cause hypersensitivity in sensitive individuals (4).
Ocular/Otic ...Meadowsweet contains salicylate constituents. There is insufficient reliable information available to know if the side effects and toxicity normally associated with salicylates could occur with meadowsweet use. Orally, adverse reactions with salicylates include tinnitus (4).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Orally, large doses of meadowsweet can cause bronchospastic activity (4).
Renal ...Meadowsweet contains salicylate constituents. There is insufficient reliable information available to know if the side effects and toxicity normally associated with salicylates could occur with the use of meadowsweet. Orally, adverse reactions with salicylates include renal irritation (4).