Sweet Clover (Melilot)
Melilotus officinalis
Contains coumarins traditionally used for swollen legs and lymphatic congestion.
Traditional use (european-folk): Contains coumarins traditionally used for swollen legs and lymphatic congestion.
Contains coumarins traditionally used for swollen legs and lymphatic congestion.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Contains coumarins traditionally used for swollen legs and lymphatic congestion.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Spoiled/moldy sweet clover forms dicoumarol — a potent anticoagulant; serious bleeding risk.
- Blood thinners
- Bleeding disorders
- Before surgery
Spoiled/moldy sweet clover forms dicoumarol — a potent anticoagulant; serious bleeding risk.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.