Condition
Treatment Support
pain-relieving
Application
oil externally
Sweet Clover
(Melilotus officinalis)
Also know as Melilot
Botanical Information
An annual or biennial from the Pea family with glabrous leaflets in three’s, short spikes of yellow flowers, and a sweetish vanilla-like scent.
Working with Sweet Clover
Part(s) Used
Flowering Tops
Herb Forms
Tincture, oil, bulk herb.
Sweet clover contains coumarin and flavones, which increase blood coagulation time slightly, and help prevent leakage from tiny blood vessels in the body, which promotes free movement of the blood, prevent bruises and help relieve pain from sprains, strains, and other external trauma. The herb is sometimes recommended for thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. It has been used externally as a poultice for sore breasts and as a wash to strengthen the eyes.
Sweet Clover has a taste of SWEET, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
This is a coumarin-containing plant; use moderately if taken internally. Consult an experienced herbalist before using this herb if you are taking blood-thinners like dicoumarol.
Conditions treated with Sweet Clover
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
blood mover
Application
oil externally
Condition
Treatment Support
venous tonic
Application
oil externally
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