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Meadowsweet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbalist & Alchemist

Meadowsweet label
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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 Herbalist & Alchemist 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 dried Meadowsweet herb extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Meadowsweet by Herbalist & Alchemist

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Meadowsweet by Herbalist & Alchemist

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: dried meadowsweet herb extract. Meadowsweet is a plant traditionally used for various purposes, though modern evidence for its effectiveness remains limited.

The liquid form also includes distilled water, ethyl alcohol, and vegetable glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver and preserve the extract.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Balances muscular discomfort.
  • We looked for evidence on: Muscle pain, Musculoskeletal discomfort, General aches.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that meadowsweet is effective for headache or respiratory tract infections — the data rates both as having insufficient reliable evidence. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means controlled studies haven't yet shown a clear benefit for these uses.

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 the safety data are limited. Large doses can cause nausea and stomach complaints.

Because meadowsweet contains salicylates, there's a theoretical concern that the side effects associated with salicylates — including stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, and ringing in the ears — could occur, though we don't have enough reliable information to know how likely that is with this herb. The safety information advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough data to know whether it's safe.

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 your medications against our search tool if you take aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate), or salsalate (Disalcid) — all carry a moderate-severity interaction risk due to meadowsweet's salicylate content. Even if you don't take one of these by name, ask your pharmacist if any of your pain relievers or anti-inflammatories are in the salicylate family.

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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 someone looking for a traditional herbal approach, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established yet. If you take aspirin or aspirin-like pain relievers, talk with us before adding this product — the additive salicylate effect is a real consideration.

Anyone pregnant, nursing, or taking salicylate-family medications should check in with their pharmacist or doctor 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 Sep 21, 2018.

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 Herbalist & Alchemist
Barcode (UPC) 667056119607
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 21, 2018
DSLD ID 179850
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Meadowsweet by Herbalist & Alchemist, 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:
2 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 mL
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
667056119607
IngredientAmount% DV
dried Meadowsweet herb extract3 mL--

Other ingredients: distilled Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin

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Label statements
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Formula

Filipendula ulmaria

OK

General Statements

Balances Muscular Discomfort

Botanical preparation ratio 1:4

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 40-60 drops (2-3 mL) in juice or water. Take 4 times per day. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep out of children's reach

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.

General

NO. MDT-2 1744FR

Seals/Symbols

OK

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Meadowsweet by Herbalist & Alchemist label

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Meadowsweet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Meadowsweet by Herbalist & Alchemist

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

Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dried Meadowsweet herb extract

Interacts with
39 drugs
3 mL per serving

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

Dried Meadowsweet herb extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Meadowsweet by Herbalist & Alchemist Drug Interactions

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39Drugs
39 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

dried Meadowsweet herb 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. dried Meadowsweet herb 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.

dried Meadowsweet herb 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
dried Meadowsweet herb extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Name
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
City
Washington
State
NJ
ZipCode
07882
Phone Number
800-611-8235
Web Address
www.herbalist-alchemist.com
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Meadowsweet by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions

Does Meadowsweet by Herbalist & Alchemist 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.
What is meadowsweet used for?
Meadowsweet is traditionally used for headache and respiratory tract infections, though the evidence we hold doesn't yet show it's effective for either of those uses. The data rate both as having insufficient reliable evidence.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety information advises against it. There isn't enough data to know whether meadowsweet is safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.
What are the side effects?
Large doses can cause nausea and stomach complaints. Because meadowsweet contains salicylates, it could theoretically cause stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, or ringing in the ears — though we don't have enough reliable information to know how likely those are with this product.
What's in this liquid besides the herb extract?
The inactive ingredients are distilled water, ethyl alcohol, and vegetable glycerin — these carry and preserve the extract.
Is meadowsweet safe if I take aspirin?
No — meadowsweet contains salicin, a plant salicylate, and there's a moderate-severity interaction concern with aspirin and similar drugs. Before you take this product, check with your pharmacist if you're on any pain reliever or anti-inflammatory, especially in the salicylate family.

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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...

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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.

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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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