MELILOTUS
This medicinal plant,is also known as MELIOTUS OFFICINALIS, It is recognized for its sedative, antispasmodic, diuretic, and antiseptic qualities.
1-Botanical Name.
The botanical name of this medicinal plant is: MELIOTUS OFFICINALIS.
2-Synonyms.
Botanists call it mellilot officinal.
3-Flowering And Harvest Periods.
The flowering period is between July and September. Harvest time is in July
4-Active Substances.
Melilotus contains glycoside, coumarin, essential oil, mucilage, choline, resin, organic acids, dyes (flavon), etc.
5- The Used Part.
Dried leaves.
6-Medicinal Property.
It is recognized for its sedative, antispasmodic, diuretic, and antiseptic qualities.
7-How To Use?
It is generally used as an infusion at a rate of 15 to 20 g per liter of water.
— To relieve bronchitis: take 3 glasses per day of an infusion of 30 g of sweet clover flowers for one liter of boiling water.
— To relieve spasms and colic: drink 2 glasses per day of an infusion of 30 g of sweet clover flowers for a liter of boiling water, infused for 20 minutes.
