Meadowsweet

Growth form:

Herb, white and blue flowers. Has clusters of almond-scented cream blossoms. Grows to 2m.

Uses:

Edible: Flowers give an almond flavor to meads, herb wines, jam, and stewed fruit.

Medicinal:

• Dried flowers yield an astringent skin tonic.
• Analgesic Flower buds contain salicylic acid, and can be used similar to aspirin. Flower tea can be used for stomach ulcers and headaches.
• As an Antiseptic Diuretic , and for feverish colds, diarrhea, and heartburn.
• Tea is a mildly Analgesic . Anti-Inflammatory action treats rheumatism.

Outside Info:

Dried flowers scent linen.

Weaver Craft:Flowering tops make a greenish yellow dye, leaves make a blue dye, the roots a black dye.