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Dietary supplement

Meadowsweet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Meadowsweet is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heartburn and indigestion, cold and flu symptoms, mild aches and pains.Based on those ingredients, 39 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Meadowsweet flowering aerial parts (Filipendula ulmaria) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Meadowsweet by Herb Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: meadowsweet flowering aerial parts extract from Filipendula ulmaria. Meadowsweet has been traditionally used for its salicylate compounds, including salicin.

The liquid also contains certified organic cane alcohol, distilled water, and certified organic vegetable glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Meadowsweet's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: minor pain and nervous system support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Headache, joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, mild inflammation.
  • The closest evidence on file: Meadowsweet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Headache (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to rate meadowsweet for headache or respiratory tract infections — the conditions it's commonly used for. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research isn't yet solid enough for us to say either way.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it's right for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Meadowsweet

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Meadowsweet is generally used in food-like amounts, but because it contains salicylates and human safety data are limited, caution is warranted. Large doses can cause nausea and other stomach complaints.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe for either. Because meadowsweet contains salicylate compounds, there's a theoretical risk of side effects linked to salicylates, such as stomach irritation or nausea, though we don't have reliable data on whether those would actually occur at typical doses.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Meadowsweet

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Meadowsweet.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 39 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check with your pharmacist if you take aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate), or salsalate (Disalcid) — all Moderate interactions due to salicylate content.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Meadowsweet is traditionally used for headache and respiratory symptoms, but the evidence for it isn't established. If you take aspirin or other salicylate-containing pain relievers, check with your pharmacist first — the two together could add up.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it until you've talked with your doctor.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 24, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Meadowsweet, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700001872
Net contents 4 fl. Oz.; 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 252321
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Meadowsweet by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
168
UPC/BARCODE
090700001872
IngredientAmount% DV
Meadowsweet flowering aerial parts (Filipendula ulmaria) extract667 mg--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water, certified organic Vegetable Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Shake well before using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 5 times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Formula

Filipendula ulmaria

Meadowsweet Liquid Extract

Formulation

Nervous System Minor Pain

USDA Organic

Gluten-free

O - Certified organic Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

E - Extraction rate 140 mg herb per 0.7 mL. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:5

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Meadowsweet by Herb Pharm label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Meadowsweet by Herb Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container168 Amounts shown are per serving.

667 mg per serving

Meadowsweet is a traditional European herb that contains natural salicylates (aspirin-like compounds) and is used mainly for digestive upset, colds, a...

Meadowsweet flowering aerial parts (Filipendula ulmaria) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Distilled Water, Certified organic Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Meadowsweet by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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39 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Meadowsweet with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Meadowsweet flowering aerial parts (Filipendula ulmaria) extract3 drug types · 39 drugs

Aspirin

Theoretically, meadowsweet might have an additive effect with other salicylate-containing drugs, such as aspirin.
Meadowsweet contains salicin, a plant salicylate; however, salicin doesn't seem to have the antiplatelet effects of aspirin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate (Trilisate)

Theoretically, meadowsweet might have an additive effect with other salicylate-containing drugs, such as choline magnesium trisalicylate.
Meadowsweet contains salicin, a plant salicylate.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Salsalate (Disalcid)

Theoretically, meadowsweet might have an additive effect with other salicylate-containing drugs such as salsalate.
Meadowsweet contains salicin, a plant salicylate.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Meadowsweet, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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Meadowsweet by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Meadowsweet by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Meadowsweet has a known interaction with 39 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Meadowsweet contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take meadowsweet while pregnant?
No. The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor before considering it.
Can I take meadowsweet while breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety information available, and meadowsweet is best avoided while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor if you're thinking about it.
Does meadowsweet actually work for headaches?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say. The research isn't solid enough yet for us to rate it one way or the other.
What's in this liquid besides the meadowsweet extract?
The extract is dissolved in certified organic cane alcohol, distilled water, and certified organic vegetable glycerin. Those are the inactive ingredients that make the liquid form work.
What side effects should I watch for?
Large doses can cause nausea and stomach complaints. Because meadowsweet contains salicylates, there's a theoretical risk of stomach irritation — though we don't have solid data on whether that happens at normal doses. If your stomach bothers you, stop and talk with your pharmacist.

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Sources & How We Checked

Meadowsweet's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Meadowsweet 3 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

See these in context on the Meadowsweet monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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