Yellow Sweet Clover
Melilotus officinalis
Generally Safe
Consult Doctor
Also known as: Common Melilot, Ribbed Melilot, Yellow Melilot
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Therapeutic Uses
Venous insufficiency, varicose veins, lymphoedema, thrombophlebitis, hypertension (Dimkov formula). Used in traditional European medicine as a cardiovascular herb.
Herbal Actions
Anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant (coumarin), diuretic, antispasmodic, lymphatic
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Avoid with anticoagulant medications. Do not use spoiled/mouldy herb — mould converts coumarin to dicoumarol (potent anticoagulant). Avoid long-term high doses.
Side Effects: Avoid with anticoagulant medications. Do not use spoiled/mouldy herb — mould converts coumarin to dicoumarol (potent anticoagulant). Avoid long-term high doses.