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Melilotus officinalis
CautionGelber Steinklee · (Melilotus officinalis)
Legume family (Fabaceae)
Description
Melilotus officinalis, known as sweet yellow clover, yellow melilot, ribbed melilot and common melilot, is a species of legume native to Eurasia and introduced in North America, Africa, and Australia.
Critical drug interactions with:
Antikoagulantien (Warfarin, Phenprocoumon, DOAKs wie Apixaban/Rivaroxaban)
- TeaAerial partsInternalCommission E
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI): heaviness, pain, nocturnal leg cramps, itching, swelling of the legs
Preparation & dosage
[#src_ema_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_kommission_e_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_arzneipflanzenlexikon_melilotus_officinalis]
- SalveAerial partsExternalCommission E
Haemorrhoidal complaints and varicose veins (topical salve)
Preparation & dosage
[#src_kommission_e_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_ema_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_altmeyers_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis]
- CompressAerial partsExternalTraditional use
Local oedema, contusions, sprains, superficial haematomas (compress)
Preparation & dosage
[#src_kommission_e_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_arzneipflanzenlexikon_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_awl_steinklee_melilotus_officinalis]
- BathAerial partsExternalTraditional use
Haemorrhoids, pelvic lymphatic congestion (sitz bath)
Preparation & dosage
[#src_arzneipflanzenlexikon_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_awl_steinklee_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_therapeutika_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis]
- TinctureAerial partsInternalTraditional use
Lymphatic congestion, supportive in thrombophlebitis and post-thrombotic syndrome (tincture, internal)
Preparation & dosage
[#src_kommission_e_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_altmeyers_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_erika_larsen_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis]
- CompressFlowerExternalTraditional use
Mild skin inflammation, poorly healing wounds (compress/wash)
Preparation & dosage
[#src_ema_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_pfaf_meliloti_melilotus_officinalis] [#src_arzneipflanzenlexikon_melilotus_officinalis]