- Latin name
- Filipendula ulmaria
- Element
- air
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Safe to eat?
- No, not for eating or drinking
How to use it
- Weave into a bridal or handfasting garland
- Scatter dried flowers on the altar for peace
- Add to love sachets
- Strew dried flowers in the home for a sweet scent
Lore
In the Welsh Mabinogion, Blodeuwedd was conjured from the flowers of oak, broom and meadowsweet as a bride for Lleu. It was a favourite strewing herb of Elizabeth I, and it was once used to flavour mead.
Safety
Contains salicylates, like aspirin. Avoid if you are allergic or sensitive to aspirin, have asthma, take blood thinners, are pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not give to children. Seek advice before taking it internally.
Not for eating or drinking.