Melilot - Melilotus officinalis
Latin Name: Melilotus officinalis
Family: Leguminosae
Melilot is used in human herbal medicine for varicose veins and haemorrhoids. It should not be used by those taking anticoagulents. The herb should be used immediately or dried if harvested from the wild as it is toxic if spolied.
Constituents: Flavanoids, courmarins, tannins, volatile oil.
Actions: Mildly sedative and antispasmodic.
Sources:
Melilot Herb (International) from Kalyx US
Melilot is included in the Galen's Garden's Hedgerow Herbs blend of 20 different herbs and wild plants.