Medicinal properties of sweet clover and traditional medicine recipes
Melilotus officinalis is a biennial herb that is used for the preparation of anticonvulsants. The medicinal properties of sweet clover are associated with its unique chemical composition. The plant is considered to be quite unpretentious, so it can be grown on a personal plot.
Plant composition
The plant contains:
- coumaric and melilic acids;
- glycoside melilotoside;
- flavonoids;
- choline;
- purine derivatives;
- mucus and other biological substances.
The pleasant aroma of the plant is due to the presence of essential oil in its composition. It is important to remember that the herb can become toxic when used in large quantities.
Medicinal properties of sweet clover
The plant has been used in alternative medicine for the preparation of various agents for many years.
Donnik has:
- anticonvulsant;
- wound healing;
- pain reliever;
- carminative;
- calming;
- diaphoretic;
- softening;
- antiseptic;
- hypotensive;
- expectorant;
- anticoagulant;
- anti-inflammatory properties.
The unique composition of the plant and the medicinal properties of the sweet clover make it possible to use it in the treatment of diseases such as gout. As an irritant, plant-based infusions are widely used for wound decay. Thanks to the compresses from the extract of the sweet clover, it is possible to accelerate the opening of abscesses and neoplasms of a different nature. Lotions from the plant are used in the treatment of joints affected by rheumatism.
Indications for use
Sweet clover is widely used to treat:
- respiratory pathologies;
- disorders in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- diseases of the nervous system;
- leukopenia.
Sweet clover for blood thinning helps to reduce capillary permeability, therefore it is used in the treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, thrombophlebitis and venous insufficiency in chronic form. With the help of plant-based products, it is possible to cope with pain, itching, swelling, heaviness in the legs and cramps.
Compresses and lotions from medicinal melilot are recommended for sprains, bruises, non-healing wounds, boils and abscesses. With the help of funds, it is possible to stop external bleeding, remove tissue edema and stop the inflammatory process in the joints.
Sweet clover helps to quickly cope with pain in rheumatism, gout and arthrosis. It is recommended to rinse the mouth with decoctions from the plant when treating the flux.
Sweet clover in gynecology is used to normalize the menstrual cycle and treat ovarian inflammation. Traditional healers advise women to drink herbal decoctions with menopause, because they help to cope with irritability, relieve tension and normalize sleep. In addition, sweet clover can be used for nursing mothers to treat inflammation of the breast and cracked nipples.
The herb is considered an effective folk remedy for the treatment of prostate adenoma in men after 50 years. Melilotus officinalis has powerful resorption, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Contraindications for use
In case of an overdose of sweet clover, adverse reactions may appear in the form of vomiting, increased drowsiness and headaches. In some cases, with severe poisoning, unpleasant consequences such as hemorrhage or organic damage to the liver develop.
Melilotus officinalis is not allowed to be consumed in large quantities, since the plant is considered poisonous.
A contraindication to treatment with such a plant is:
- internal bleeding;
- decreased blood clotting;
- period of pregnancy;
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- kidney pathology.
The use of the plant in higher dosages inhibits the functioning of the central nervous system.
Cooking recipes
Medicinal melilot can be brewed separately or included in various herbal teas. To prepare the infusion, it is necessary to pour 10 g of the crushed plant with 400 ml of cold water. The resulting mass should be infused for at least 4 hours, and then filtered. It is recommended to take such a drug for 1/3 cup several times a day half an hour before meals.
To prepare the decoction, pour 10 g of a dry crushed plant with a glass of water and simmer over low heat for half an hour. After that, strain and drink a tablespoon several times a day for insomnia, liver pathologies and bronchitis.
To prepare the ointment from the sweet clover, it is necessary to grind 2 tablespoons of the dried flowers of the plant into powder, mix it with 50 g of petroleum jelly, mix thoroughly. The prepared ointment should be used in the treatment of boils, purulent wounds and carbuncles.
Melilotus officinalis is considered a medicinal plant with a unique composition. The culture is completely unpretentious, therefore it grows well on unsuitable lands, wastelands and on the slopes of ravines. Melilot is used for the preparation of traditional medicine and in cooking for conservation.