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Meadowsweet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Meadowsweet against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

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 part extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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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.

Meadowsweet by Herb Pharm is a liquid extract made from the flowering aerial parts of the meadowsweet plant. It contains one active ingredient: meadowsweet flowering aerial part extract.

The liquid is formulated with cane alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients.

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 discomfort, Fever.
  • The closest evidence on file: Meadowsweet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Headache (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for meadowsweet isn't established in our data. We don't have reliable data to rate whether it works for headache or respiratory tract infections — the conditions it's traditionally used for.

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 stomach complaints; the salicylate compounds in meadowsweet could theoretically cause gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, or tinnitus, though we don't have enough information to know if those would actually happen at typical doses.

The safety data advise against meadowsweet during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in either situation.

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 take meadowsweet, double-check if you're on aspirin or other salicylate-containing pain relievers — choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate) and salsalate (Disalcid) are the main ones. All three carry a moderate interaction risk.

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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 minor aches and respiratory complaints, but the evidence isn't solid. If you're on a salicylate pain reliever like aspirin or Trilisate, check with your pharmacist before adding it.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it — the safety data aren't there.

For anyone else considering it, run your medications through the interaction checker below first.

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 Mar 22, 2024.

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) 090700000929
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 307610
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
42
UPC/BARCODE
090700000929
IngredientAmount% DV
Meadowsweet flowering aerial part extract667 mg--

Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Shake well before using Adults: Add 1 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

Gluten-free

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

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

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Meadowsweet label

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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 container42 Amounts shown are per serving.

Meadowsweet flowering aerial part extract

Interacts with
39 drugs
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 part extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, 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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39Drugs
39 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Meadowsweet flowering aerial part extract 39

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Meadowsweet interact with 39 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Meadowsweet interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Meadowsweet flowering aerial part extract

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 part 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
Meadowsweet flowering aerial part extract full monograph & interactions
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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

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 if I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data advise against it during pregnancy — there simply isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what might be appropriate for you instead.
Can I take meadowsweet while breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety information available, and the data advise against use while breastfeeding. Check with your pharmacist or doctor about other options.
Does meadowsweet actually work for headaches or colds?
The evidence isn't established in our data. We don't have reliable information to say whether it works for headache or respiratory tract infections, even though it's traditionally used for those reasons.
What side effects can meadowsweet cause?
In large doses, it can cause nausea and stomach complaints. Because meadowsweet contains salicylate compounds, it could theoretically cause gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, or tinnitus — but we don't have enough human data to know if that actually happens at typical doses.
Why does meadowsweet interact with aspirin?
Meadowsweet contains salicin, a plant salicylate — the same chemical family as aspirin. Taking both together could theoretically have an additive effect, though meadowsweet's salicin doesn't appear to thin your blood the way aspirin does.
Is this the liquid or the dried herb?
This is a liquid extract made from the flowering parts of the meadowsweet plant. It's formulated with cane alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin.

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The Full Monographs Behind Meadowsweet’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Meadowsweet

Interacts with 39 drugs

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

Read the full Meadowsweet monograph →
Sources

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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