Melilot: Benefits, Dosage, Contraindications
Other name(s)
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Scientific name(s)
Melilotus officinalis
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Coumarins
Phenolic Acids
Indications
Rating methodology
EFSA approval.
Bruise, Hematomas ✪✪✪✪✪
Melilot is traditionally used to treat bruises and hematomas due to its beneficial effects on circulation and its anti-inflammatory effect. Active compounds like coumarin in melilot reduce capillary permeability and improve microcirculation, which can help reduce swelling and accelerate the resolution of bruises. The EMA also approves melilot for the treatment of minor skin inflammations, confirming its traditional use in these contexts.
Posologie
Topical: Flowering tops
3 - 6 g
patch, liquid extract
Hemorrhoids ✪✪✪✪✪
Melilot, due to its anti-inflammatory and vasoprotective properties, is traditionally used to relieve hemorrhoid symptoms.
Posologie
Oral: Flowering tops
480 - 750 mg
hydro-alcoholic extract, dry extract
Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Spider Veins, Edema ✪✪✪✪✪
Melilot provides benefits due to its effects on the veno-lymphatic system. By improving vascular tone and increasing lymphatic flow, melilot helps reduce venous stasis, a key factor in the development of varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Additionally, melilot's activation of phagocytes helps decrease local inflammation, offering relief in cases of varicose veins and hemorrhoids where inflammation and pain are often present. Melilot's ability to promote healing and tissue regeneration can also be beneficial in the repair of vascular damage associated with phlebitis. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recognizes melilot as a traditional product for relieving symptoms of discomfort and heaviness of the legs related to minor venous circulatory disorders.
Posologie
Oral: Flowering tops
480 - 750 mg
hydro-alcoholic extract, dry extract
Heavy Legs ✪✪✪✪✪
Melilot is traditionally used to relieve symptoms of heaviness in the legs linked to mild venous circulatory disorders, in accordance with the EMA's indication.
Posologie
Topical: Flowering tops
3 - 6 g
patch, liquid extract
Properties
Vascular Effect
Melilot exerts notable effects on the vascular system, particularly due to its myotropic properties that actively stimulate the lymph and venous system. Coumarins, active compounds of melilot, improve vessel tone by increasing the rate and strength of lymphatic contractions, while reducing capillary permeability. This action promotes better tissue oxygenation through a significant improvement in microcirculation. These combined effects contribute to better management of lymphedemas and a general increase in lymphatic vascular activity.
Usages associés
Microcirculatory Effect
Melilot contains substances known as benzopyrones, particularly alpha-benzopyrones like coumarins. These compounds enhance blood circulation in small vessels by stimulating lymphatic vessel contraction and activating macrophages for a protein degradation effect. This can help reduce swelling and inflammation in affected tissues.
Usages associés
Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant
Coumarins have anticoagulant activity. a0
Safety dosage
Adult from 18 years:
- For internal use, the recommended dose is 1 to 5 mg of coumarin per day, delivered as a melilot preparation. - As an infusion, the recommended dose is 1 to 1.2 g per infusion, 1 to 2 times a day. - As a dry extract, the recommended dose is 250 mg, 3 times a day.
Interactions
Médicaments
Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant: moderate interaction
Melilot contains coumarinic acids, which have anticoagulant activity.
Contraindications
Liver disorders: prohibited
Melilot is contraindicated for individuals suffering from liver problems.
Children up to 18 years: prohibited
Melilot is contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as for children under 18 years old.
Pregnant woman: prohibited
Melilot is contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as for children under 18 years old.
Breastfeeding woman: prohibited
Melilot is contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as for children under 18 years old.
