Melilotus officinalis

(Melilot; Sweet Clover)

CERES Homeopathic Mother Tincture

Family: Leguminosae family (pea), subfamily Papilionoideae

Part used in CERES Homeopathic Mother Tincture:

Fresh flowering aerial parts

Ingredients:

0.67 fl. oz. (20 mL) contains Melilotus officinalis; 65% Vol. Ethanol.

Recommended Dosage:

Adults and children above 11 years: 2 to 5 drops 1-3 times daily in pure water before meals. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age. The dosage is adjusted according to the individual, the clinical appearance and the stage of the illness.

Generally, recommended dosage should not be exceeded.

Description, Nature and Psychoemotional Signature of Melilotus:

Dissolves Stagnancy and Interlocking Conflicts; Promotes Flow and Liquefaction

Melilotus officinalis is a tall, yellow clover with a deep tap root for extracting nutrients and water. It is a favorite for bees. The leaves are distinctly compound, each having three leaflets. Its flowers occur in spikes, at the end of tall stems and are tiny, and pea-like. It is similar to white sweet clover, but is distinguished by its yellow flowers.

Melilotus exhibits a dissolving and liquefying nature. It seeks to promote fluidity of energy and substance. Melilotus dissolves stagnant fluids and restores circulatory flow and has liquefying effect on blood viscosity. Due to its solvent nature Melilotus also relaxes and soothes stiff muscles and tissues.

When spiritual agendas and mental pursuits become stagnant and interlocking, Melilotus acts as a solvent to soften and resolve the conflict.

European Phytotherapeutic Properties and Uses:

Melilotus is covered by a positive Commission E monograph with the following applications:

• disorders arising from chronic venous insufficiency, such as pains and heaviness in the legs, night cramps in the legs, itching and swellings;
• in supportive treatment of thrombophlebitis, post-thrombotic syndrome
• hemorrhoids
• lymph congestion

Summary Physiological Actions:

Carminative, expectorant, antithrombotic, anti-spasmodic, antiedematous, antiinflammatory.

Considerations and Cautions:

No adverse effects from ingestion of melilotus are expected when consumed within the recommended dosage. However, avoid in patients with impaired liver function or elevated transaminase enzymes.

CERES mother tinctures are recommended at low dosage compared to other herbal tinctures. For maximum effectiveness use therapeutic doses as recommended.

Melilotus may be used in combination with herbs having vitamin P-like activity such as horsechestnut, hawthorn, and other herbs containing flavone glycosides.

Toxicity:

None reported to date. Considered safe for medium to long-term usage if taken within the recommended therapeutic range.

Phyto-Chemical Properties Contained in the Plant

(not all chemicals may be present in the tincture):

Melilotus contains coumarine and its precursor melilotoside and substutided coumarins: umbelliferone, scopoletin; flavonoids, caffeic acid.

Clinical Usage of CERES Melilotus officinalis Mother Tincture:

Psychoemotional usage:

• dissolves psychological stagnancy and interlocking conflicts between mental pursuits and spiritual agendas

Physiological conditions:

• chronic venous insufficiency
• thrombophlebitis and post-thrombotic syndroms
• lymphedema and lymphatic stagnancy
• ischemic heart disease
• hemorrhoids
• varicose veins