Evidence supporting the use of: Meadowsweet
For the health condition: Cramps (menstrual)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) has a long history of traditional use for various ailments, including as an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving herb. In European folk medicine, it has sometimes been used to ease general aches, pains, and fevers, and there are anecdotal accounts of its use for menstrual discomfort, likely due to its mild analgesic properties. The plant contains salicylates (related to the active component in aspirin), tannins, and flavonoids, which can contribute to its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.

However, there is little scientific research directly supporting the use of meadowsweet specifically for menstrual cramps. Most available evidence comes from traditional herbal practice rather than clinical trials. No robust clinical studies have demonstrated its efficacy for dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) in humans. Therefore, while its use for this purpose is rooted in tradition and plausible based on its general analgesic effects, scientific validation is lacking. Overall, the evidence base is weak and primarily historical.

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