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Ulmaria, also known as meadowshell, queen of meadows or bee weed, is a medicinal plant used for colds, fever, rheumatic diseases, kidney and bladder diseases, cramps, gout and migraine relief.

The ulmaria is a plant of the rosaceae family, with a height between 50 and 200 cm, with yellow or whitish flowers and its scientific name is Filipendula ulmaria .

What is ulmaria used for

Ulmaria is used to treat colds, fever, rheumatism, kidney and bladder diseases, cramps, gout and relieve migraines.

Ulmaria properties

Ulmaria has properties with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, sweat action, which makes you sweat and febrifuge, which reduces fever.

How to use ulmária

The used parts of the ulmaria are the flowers and, occasionally, the entire plant.

For tea: Add 1 tablespoon of ulmaria to a cup of boiling water. Let it warm, strain and drink afterwards.

Side effects

Side effects of ulmaria include gastrointestinal problems, in case of overdose.

Contraindications of ulmária

Ulmaria is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to salicylates, which is one of the constituents of the plant and in pregnancy, as it can induce labor.