Sweet Clover

Overview

Venous insufficiency

Latin name : Melilotus officinalis

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Sommites fleuries

Preparation Forms

extrait sec, gelule, tisane

Active Compounds

coumarines, melilotoside, flavonoides

Therapeutic Properties

• Venotonic
• Anti-edematous
• Lymphokinetic

Recommended Dosage

3-30 mg coumarins/day

Contraindications

• Anticoagulants
• Liver disorders

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended