Sweet Clover
OTHER NAME(S): Angipars, Casse Lunettes, Common Melilot, Couronne Royale, Field Melilot, Hart's Tree, Hay Flower, Herbe aux Puces, King's Clover, Luzerne Bâtarde, Melilot, Mélilot des Champs, Mélilot Commun, Mélilot Jaune, Mélilot Officinal, Mélilot Vulgaire, Meliloti Herba, Meliloto, Melilotus, Petit-Trèfle Jaune, Pratelle, Sweet Lucerne, Sweet Melilot, Tall Melilot, Thé de Jardin, Trèfle des Mouches, Wild Laburnum, Yellow Melilot, Yellow Sweet Clover, Melilotus officinalis, Sertula arvensis, Melilotus altissimus, Melilotus macrorrhizus, Trébol de Olor, Mélilot
Overview
Sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis) is a plant native to Europe and now found throughout the world. Its flowering branch and leaf are used as medicine.
Sweet clover contains ingredients that might thin the blood and help wounds heal.
People use sweet clover for varicose veins, poor blood circulation, nerve pain in people with diabetes, bruises, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse sweet clover with red clover. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Sweet Clover overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Sweet clover is possibly safe when used appropriately. But it is possibly unsafe when used in large amounts due to the risk for liver damage and bleeding problems.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Sweet clover is possibly safe when used appropriately. But it is possibly unsafe when used in large amounts due to the risk for liver damage and bleeding problems.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet clover is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Liver disease: Sweet clover might make liver disease worse. If you have liver problems, speak with your healthcare provider before using sweet clover.
Surgery: Sweet clover might slow blood clotting. This might increase the risk of bleeding during or after surgery. Stop using sweet clover at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs) interacts with Sweet CloverSweet clover might harm the liver. Some medications can also harm the liver. Taking sweet clover along with a medication that can harm the liver might increase the risk of liver damage.
- Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with Sweet CloverSweet clover might slow blood clotting. Taking sweet clover along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of sweet clover might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
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