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Meadowsweet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Herbs

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 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 Pure Herbs 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 Aerial Parts 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 Pure Herbs

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 aerial parts extract. Meadowsweet is a plant traditionally used for headaches and respiratory health, though the strength of that evidence is limited.

The liquid form makes it easy to take by mouth.

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: Helps maintain blood health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Blood circulation, Cardiovascular health, Hemoglobin.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for meadowsweet isn't strong enough to rate it yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence for its use in headaches and respiratory tract infections — the two main traditional uses.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means we simply don't have solid trial data to say one way or the other.

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 human safety data are limited. In large doses, it can cause nausea and stomach upset.

Because meadowsweet contains salicylates, there's a theoretical risk of the same stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, and ringing in the ears that salicylates can cause — though we don't have enough information to know if that actually happens at typical doses. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data aren't available, and the evidence we do have advises against use during pregnancy.

There isn't enough data to know about breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're nursing or planning to become pregnant.

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 starting this product, double-check whether you take aspirin, choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate), or salsalate (Disalcid) — all are Moderate-severity interactions because meadowsweet contains salicylates that could theoretically add to theirs. Check the medication search tool on this page with your exact drug names and doses.

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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 is traditionally used for headaches and respiratory health, but the evidence to support those uses isn't established yet. The main thing to watch is whether you take aspirin or other salicylate-containing pain relievers — check with us or your pharmacist first.

Pregnant people 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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Pure Herbs
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 278811
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Meadowsweet by Pure Herbs, 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:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
IngredientAmount% DV
Meadowsweet Aerial Parts Extract1960 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, mix 2 mL (abt. 1/2 tsp) of extract in 2 fl. oz (60 mL) water one time daily preferably with a meal.

Shake well before use

Formulation

Helps to maintain blood health.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your doctor prior to use.

Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children

Brand IP Statement(s)

Pure Herbs, Ltd. Natural Herbal Extracts

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

"No expense has been spared to provide the finest nature has to offer."

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Meadowsweet by Pure Herbs label

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Meadowsweet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Meadowsweet by Pure Herbs

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 container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Meadowsweet Aerial Parts Extract

Interacts with
39 drugs
1960 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 Aerial Parts Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Meadowsweet by Pure Herbs Drug Interactions

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39Drugs
39 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Meadowsweet Aerial Parts 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 Aerial Parts 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 Aerial Parts 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 Aerial Parts Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Pure Herbs

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Name
Pure Herbs, Ltd.
City
Sterling Heights
State
MI
Phone Number
(800) 860-4372
Web Address
www.pureherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Meadowsweet by Pure Herbs: Common Questions

Does Meadowsweet by Pure Herbs 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 this if I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data advise against meadowsweet during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What is salicin and why does it matter?
Salicin is a plant compound in meadowsweet — a type of salicylate. While salicin doesn't work like aspirin for blood thinning, meadowsweet's salicylate content is why it could theoretically add to the effects of aspirin and similar drugs.
Does meadowsweet work for headaches?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say yet. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for headaches, so we can't tell you whether it's effective for that use.
What side effects might I get?
In large doses, meadowsweet can cause nausea and stomach upset. Because it contains salicylates, there's a theoretical risk of ringing in the ears and stomach irritation, though we don't have enough data to know how often that happens at typical doses.
Can I breastfeed while taking this?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're nursing.

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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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