Meadowsweet

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Known Location

Growth form:

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

General habitat:

Uses:

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

Medicinal: Dried flowers yield an astringent skin tonic. 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 mildly painkilling. 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.

Additional Info[1]

Note

  1. Expanded information refers to information that was added to this wiki post Meani