Metaphysical Properties Of Meadowsweet
Official Name: Spiraea filipendula
Other Names: Queen of the Meadow, Bridewort, Little Queen, Gravel Root, Trumpet Weed, Lady of the Meadow, Steeplebush, Bride of the Meadow, Meadsweet, Mead Wort, Pride of the Meadow, Meadow Maid, Honeysweet, Dollof, Meadow Wort, Bridgewort, Dollof, Lace-Makers-Herb
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Metaphysical Powers: Love, Divination, Peace, Happiness
Common Magickal Uses and Folklore of Meadowsweet
- Fresh meadowsweet is placed on the altar for love spells, or dried is used in various love mixtures.
- When strewn around the house, it will keep the peace.
- The scent of meadowsweet cheers the heart.
- If gathered on Midsummer, meadowsweet will give you information regarding thieves; if you have been robbed, place meadowsweet on water. If it sinks, the thief is a man. If it floats, it is a woman.
Tinctures and tonics have been made using Meadowsweet. Meadowsweet has been used in multiple practices for happiness and peace in the home.