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mead·ow·sweet M0178400 (mĕd′ō-swēt′)n.1. Any of various shrubs of the genus Spiraea of the rose family, especially S. alba of North America, having tapered clusters of small white or light pink flowers.2. Any of various perennial herbs of the genus Filipendula of the rose family.meadowsweet (ˈmɛdəʊˌswiːt) n1. (Plants) a Eurasian rosaceous plant, Filipendula ulmaria, with dense heads of small fragrant cream-coloured flowers. See also dropwort12. (Plants) any of several North American rosaceous plants of the genus Spiraea, having pyramid-shaped sprays of small flowersmead•ow•sweet (ˈmɛd oʊˌswit) n. 1. any plant of the genus Spiraea, of the rose family, esp. S. latifolia, having white or pink flowers. 2. any plant of the closely related genus Filipendula (or Ulmaria). [1520–30] TranslationsmeadowsweetenUK
meadowsweet: see spiraeaspiraea , any plant of the genus Spiraea, Northern Hemisphere deciduous shrubs of the family Rosaceae (rose family). Most are indigenous to central and E Asia, whence come most of the popular ornamental species, e.g., the bridal wreath (S. ..... Click the link for more information. . meadowsweet meadowsweet3-7 ft (1-3m) stems furrowed, sometimes reddish purple. Leaves dark green on top and whitish fuzzy underneath, 3-5 pointy lobes. Leaves commonly have orange fungus on center rib underneath. Flowers clustered, creamy white, very strong, sweet smell. Whole plant is edible with pleasant smell and taste, great for potpourri and making a room smell good. A favorite in weddings. Contains salicilic acid, (aspirin). Chew plant for headaches. May cause asthma is a few asthmatics. Also used for colds, flu, fever, arthritis, menstrual cramps and pain, rheumatism, diarrhea and rebuilding digestive system.meadowsweet1. a Eurasian rosaceous plant, Filipendula ulmaria, with dense heads of small fragrant cream-coloured flowers 2. any of several North American rosaceous plants of the genus Spiraea, having pyramid-shaped sprays of small flowers meadowsweetenUK
meadowsweet Herbal medicine A perennial herb that contains flavonoids, salicylates (gaultherine and salicin), tannin, vitamin C and volatile oil; it is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and diuretic, and has been used for diarrhoea, fever and rheumatic pain.meadowsweet (mĕd′ō-swēt″) Any of three perennial herbs, Filipendula ulmaria, Spiraea alba, or S. latifolia, that grow in moist biomes. Meadowsweet is a source of aspirin-like chemicals used to treat chronic pain and is promoted as a digestive aid. |