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Meadowsweet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Meadowsweet is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 certified organic Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) dried flower liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Meadowsweet by Herbal Terra

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: certified organic Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) as a dried flower liquid extract. The extract is prepared using a menstruum — the liquid base used in herbal extraction — as its only other ingredient.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Meadowsweet product and its label doesn't state a use — see Meadowsweet's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold for meadowsweet doesn't establish that it works reliably for the conditions it's commonly used for. For headache and respiratory tract infections — both key uses — the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness either way.

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 it contains salicylates, and human safety data are limited. Large doses can cause nausea and stomach upset.

Because meadowsweet contains salicylate compounds, there's a theoretical risk it could cause the side effects tied to salicylates — stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus) — though we don't have reliable data on whether these would actually occur at typical supplement doses. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety information is not adequate.

The data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding until more is known.

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.

Check with your pharmacist before taking meadowsweet if you use any salicylate-containing pain relievers or anti-inflammatories — especially aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate), or salsalate (Disalcid). The interaction is rated Moderate for all three.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Meadowsweet may appeal to you if you're exploring herbal approaches to headache or respiratory symptoms, but the evidence we hold doesn't yet establish it works for either. More importantly, if you take salicylate pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs, you'll want to talk with your pharmacist before adding this product — the combination could raise your salicylate exposure.

Pregnant and nursing parents should avoid it.

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 25, 2020.

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 Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429524325353
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234092
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Meadowsweet by Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429524325353
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) dried flower liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Hungary.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Filipendula ulmaria

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Meadowsweet by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Meadowsweet by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 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...

Certified organic Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) dried flower liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Meadowsweet by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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39 Moderate

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.

certified organic Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) dried flower liquid 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.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Meadowsweet by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Meadowsweet by Herbal Terra 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.
Does meadowsweet actually work for headaches?
The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to say whether it does or doesn't. It's a traditional use, but we don't have solid proof of effectiveness yet.
Is meadowsweet safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the safety data aren't adequate. The information we have advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.
What side effects can meadowsweet cause?
Large doses can cause nausea and stomach complaints. Because it contains salicylates, there's a theoretical risk of stomach irritation, vomiting, and ringing in the ears — though we don't have reliable data on whether these occur at typical supplement doses.
What is salicin, and why is it a concern in meadowsweet?
Salicin is a plant compound in the salicylate family found naturally in meadowsweet. If you take salicylate pain relievers like aspirin, combining them with meadowsweet could add up to too much salicylate exposure, which could increase side effects.

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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.

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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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