Sweet clover / Melilot (Melilo)

Traditionally used

Chronic venous insufficiency. Lymphedema, heavy legs. Hemorrhoids. Post-thrombotic syndrome. Bruises and contusions (topical).

Prepared as

Aerial parts (flowers, leaves)

Chemistry

Coumarin glycosides (melilotoside) — venotonic, anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, lymph drainage support. Coumarin has anti-edematous (not anticoagulant) properties at normal doses.

In three languages

Kreyòl — Ensifizans veinèz kwonik. Lenfèdèm, janm lou. Emowoyid. Blé (topik). Melilo disponib nan diaspora ayisyen pou pwoblèm vennez ak jamb lou. Flè sèk nan enfizyon pou sikilasyon ak emowoyid.

Français — Insuffisance veineuse chronique. Lymphœdème, jambes lourdes. Hémorroïdes. Syndrome post-thrombotique. Ecchymoses (topique). Le mélilot est disponible dans la diaspora haïtienne pour les problèmes veineux et les jambes lourdes; fleurs séchées en infusion pour la circulation et les hémorroïdes.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Kept alongside

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