Sweet Clover
Meliloti herba
Steinkleekraut
Published March 13, 1986; Revised March 13, 1990
Name of Drug
Meliloti herba, sweet clover, yellow melilot.
Composition of Drug
Sweet clover consists of the dried or fresh leaf and flowering branches of Melilotus officinalis (L.) Pallas and/or M. altissimus Thuillier [Fam. Fabaceae], as well as their preparations in effective dosage.
The herb contains 5,6-benzo-pyrone (coumarin).
Other ingredients are 3,4-dihydro coumarin (melilotin), o-coumaric acid, the glycoside melilotoside and flavonoids.
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Uses
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Internal:
- Problems arising from chronic venous insufficiency, such as pain and heaviness in legs, night cramps in the legs, itching, and swelling. For the supportive treatment of thrombophlebitis, post-thrombotic syndromes, hemorrhoids, and lymphatic congestion.
External:
- Contusions and superficial effusions of blood.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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In rare cases headaches.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Average daily dosage:
- Herb or preparation in amounts corresponding to 3 - 30 mg coumarin;
- Parenteral application corresponding to 1 - 7.5 mg coumarin.
The effective dosage for sweet clover preparations in fixed combinations must be documented for each specific preparation.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for oral use.
Liquid forms of medication for parenteral application.
Ointments, liniments, cataplasms and herbal sachets for external use.
Ointments and suppositories for rectal use.
Actions
Anti-edematous for inflammatory and congestive edema by increase of venous reflux and improvement of lymphatic kinetics.
Animal experiments showed an increase in healing wounds.
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