Meadowsweet was already well known by medieval botanists. The beneficial action of the plant is based on the presence, in its flowers, of flavonoids, especially salicylic derivatives, precursors of the best-selling medicine in the world: aspirin. These compounds give meadowsweet an anti-inflammatory & analgesic action, used in the treatment of painful joints. These effects are gentle & gradual, & therefore perfectly tolerated. A study conducted in 1989 against placebo has shown that meadowsweet, when combined with blackcurrant, is an efficient long term treatment for chronic rheumatic diseases. It helps noticeably reduce the use of common analgesic & anti-inflammatory drugs, which are harmful to the body in the long term, especially by their harmful digestive side effects. The plant also dilates vessels, strengthens the heart & accelerates diuresis. Because of its numerous properties, it is recommended in slimming diets: it eases renal elimination of water, curbs painful oedemas & fights against cellulite & obesity. Brand: Nat et Form Commercial name: Meadowsweet (Spiraea ulmaria) Ingredients per capsule: Organic meadowsweet (flower) powder: 240 mg Vegetable gelatin Presentation: Pill box with 80 capsules Characteristics: NAT et FORM organic products are made from plants selected & cultivated using methods that respect the environment, excluding any use of pesticides or chemical fertilisers, in accordance with the organic production methods. No pesticides No chemical fertilisers No non-organic excipients Strict quality control Non-irradiated plants Use: 4 capsules a day. Nutritional tip: NAT et FORM organic & dietetic products should be used along with a varied & balanced diet, in order to quickly obtain the desired results. Certified AB