Melilot: medicinal properties and contraindications

Melilot refers to medicinal field plants. He is widespread in almost all of our country. It is called yellow clover, Italian herb, bottom plant, grass hop and meadow burdock. The large number of the most diverse folk names shows that the melilot has always been popular among people. The name of the plant comes from the word "bottom". This was the name given to the lower abdomen of women, which is why the herb is sometimes called female donnica.

Chemical Composition

Scientific studies have shown that yellow clover has a rich chemical composition. It contains important components that are part of many medicines:

• Flavonoids (have an effect on the vascular system);
• fatty acids;
• starchy substances;
• Coumarin (has a pleasant aroma and contains coagulation agents);
• purine derivatives;
• essential oils;
• mucilaginous compounds;
• sucrose;
• plant protein.

What it looks like and where it grows

Donnica is a plant that grows near roadside roadsides and in steppe areas. The herbaceous crop is often found in the form of thickets. Its average height is up to 50 cm. Varieties up to 1.5 m tall occur. The axils of the leaves have tassels covered with small yellowish-lemon, purple or white flowers. The flowering period lasts from May to June. After the flower petals fall off, they produce a fruit similar in appearance to small beans. For this reason, sweet clover is considered a bean crop. The fruits ripen in late summer. It has a long straight stalk with many small branches radiating from it. The flowery aroma of the crop attracts bees, so it is considered a good honeybee.

The herbaceous crop is propagated by seeds, which mature in the second year. They are covered with a hard shell, which cracks in natural conditions with a sharp change in temperature. Seedlings begin to germinate at temperatures above 4°C.

Types

There are 22 species of yellow clover. This article will discuss the most common varieties.

1. Yellow clover. This is the name of the medicinal variety of the plant with an average height of 125 cm. Flowers in the form of oblong brushes have a yellow color. The size of the inflorescences is 6 mm. The herb refers to a biennial plant. Yellow clover is highly valued in both folk and traditional medicine.
2. White sweet clover. It can be either annual or biennial. Its stems are up to 170 cm tall. The shoots have sparse triple leaves and the upper part is covered with white flowers. The flowering period lasts only 30 days. White cloverleaf contains a lot of nectar and is considered a valuable honeybee. However, this variety of medicinal herb is considered poisonous. Only experienced herbalists use it in decoctions and infusions. White clover wonton repels bloodsucking insects, so tourists often make resting places near bushes of herbaceous culture.
3. Marigold. This species reaches a height of 15 to 100 cm. After some time the lower part of the stem acquires a reddish tint. Leaves have the largest size compared to other varieties of the plant. In summer, the shoots are covered with fluffy tassels with small yellowish to purplish flowers. Their average length is 6 mm.
4. Indian helleborine. This variety of plant has a small height - from 15 to 50 cm. The length of the flowers is about 3 mm. They have a yellow color. Flowering occurs from early June to mid-July.

Gathering and storage

The herbaceous culture is collected during flowering, that is, between May and June. The collection process consists of cutting off the tops of the plant and the side leaves. It is better to collect the grass in clear, dry weather. Following this recommendation will simplify the drying process. Do not choose a plant that grows near roadsides, household dumps and industrial facilities. Opt for a field location away from roadside sites and populated areas.

To preserve gathered clover for the next flowering season, it should be dried thoroughly. Harvested raw material it is important to thoroughly sort out. Then distribute the plant in small bundles and tie them with thread or thin rope. Hang the blanks down or spread them on a dry surface. The room should be ventilated during drying, while avoiding direct sunlight. Sunlight can over-dry the plant, causing it to crumble.

Many housewives carry out the process of drying the collected raw materials in a special dryer, designed for the preparation of preparations. The process should be carried out at a temperature of 35 ° C.

If the herb crop is dried correctly, the collection will have the smell of freshly cut grass. In dry form, the plant should not be stored for longer than 24 months. After this time, the healing properties of sweet clover are lost. This dried herb can be kept in a ceramic or glass container, or in a cardboard or wooden box.

If there is no opportunity to harvest the plant yourself for the winter, the healing herb can be purchased at any drugstore.

Therapeutic properties of sweet clover

Scientific studies have shown that the active components that make up the sweet clover, perform the function of biological stimulants. As an experiment, an aqueous extract of the plant was given to rats. During the observation was found an increase in white blood cells in the blood stream of rodents and improvement in the general state. Researchers concluded that the substances contained in the donut plant can prolong life. The plant also:

• Eliminates seizures;
• calms the nervous system;
• Helps to lower blood pressure;
• normalizes the circulatory system;
• eliminates inflammation;
• Restores the work of the heart;
• Has a diuretic effect.

Preparations with plant extracts have a number of therapeutic properties:

• destroy harmful microbes;
• Normalize stools;
• Envelope the walls of mucous membranes;
• increase the number of white blood cells in the blood stream;
• promote effective expectoration of sputum;
• control the pain syndrome;
• Strengthen the immune system.

For women

Components of cloverberry are used to treat such ailments of the female body:

• cystitis;
• depression;
• insomnia;
• pain during menstruation;
• high blood pressure;
• edema;
• obesity.

Donnica is often used by nursing women. The medicinal plant is used at the first symptoms of lactastasis and mastitis. From its extract it is necessary to prepare an infusion. To do this, 25 g of the herb should be filled with a glass of water and infused for at least three hours. In the infusion immerse gauze folded several times and apply to the diseased breast. In addition, the therapy helps to get rid of cracked nipples in the initial stages of nursing.

In addition to relief during menstruation, the use of cloverberry infusion normalizes the cycle and is an excellent prevention of inflammation of the ovaries. During menopause, the plant helps to cope with fatigue, tension and insomnia.

For men

1. Since ancient times, the plant extract has been used to get rid of various male health problems. Preparations containing clover have the following effect on the male body:
2. Beneficially affect the cardiovascular system by increasing the number of white blood cells in the blood.
3. Are an excellent remedy for thrombosis.
4. Contribute to the elimination of furunculosis and problems with the genitourinary system, such as prostatitis.
5. Increase male libido.
6. They have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

When pregnant.

Despite the many useful properties of medicinal herbs, pregnant women are not recommended to use them. Therefore, cloverdrop is contraindicated during pregnancy. This recommendation is due to the fact that the composition of the plant includes substances that can negatively affect the fetus. In addition, during pregnancy it is impossible to predict the body's behavior when exposed to any substance.

Nevertheless, there are supporters of the use of cloverberry during pregnancy. The herb calms the nervous system and accelerates the healing process of damaged skin. Donnica can be taken only under the supervision of a specialist and after undergoing a medical examination.

For children

Treatment of children with the help of cloverdrop should be carried out with caution. Before starting recreational therapy, it is necessary to consult a specialist and take the necessary tests. If there are contraindications, the herb crop can cause harm to the health of the child.

Baths with a restorative effect
25 grams of dried clover, pour a glass of hot water and allow to infuse. The resulting infusion add to the water when bathing a child. Repeat the procedure no more than once a week.

Remedy for sore throat
Pour 10 grams of clover in 200 ml of water and boil for 5 minutes. Pass the cooled decoction through gauze or a fine sieve. The resulting remedy to take 10 ml three times a day.

Melilot in folk medicine

Soothing cough tea

A tablespoon of flowers of clover, pour 1 liter of boiling water. Insist for 30 minutes. Cooked tea taken in small portions until the elimination of coughs.

Decoction for migraine

Grind 25 g of dried plant and pour a glass of boiling liquid. Send the resulting mixture to a water bath. After 30 minutes, remove from the stove. Take the decoction before eating 10 ml three times a day.

Decoction for diseases of the female reproductive system

Combine the extracts of clover, yarrow and mother-oil. Mix thoroughly. One teaspoon of the resulting mixture pour boiling liquid. Insist for three hours. Decoction should be taken three times a day, 50 ml. Course duration is one month.

Compress from swelling

Extracts of chamomile, clover, calendula and ash, pour boiling water and infuse for two hours. After that the infusion must be filtered. To prepare a compress will need the remaining mixture of herbs. The mush of the plants should be applied to the swollen feet. Before starting therapy, make sure that there are no contraindications.

Remedy for bloating

Grind 20 grams of dried roots of the plant and pour a glass of liquid. Boil the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes. Strain the cooled decoction. Take three times a day until the elimination of symptoms.

Hemorrhoid treatment.

Combine 5 g of clover, 10 g of cloves and 5 g of walnut. Ingredients grind in a mortar until a homogeneous powder. You can also use a coffee grinder. To 15 g of the mixture add a teaspoon of animal fat and put in a water bath. The cooled mixture should be applied to the problem areas before going to bed. The components of the herbs promote healing of cracks and eliminate the pain syndrome.

Compress from rheumatism

25 g of marshmallow, 30 g of clover and 25 g of chamomile fill with liquid and boil over medium heat for 10 minutes. Cool decoction strain. Soak in it folded several times gauze and apply to the problem area.

Infusion with high blood pressure

Pour a glass of boiling water over 20 grams of dried wonton. Insist for three hours. Strain the infusion to take three times a day by 50 ml.

Types of medicinal compositions

Infusion .

To prepare an infusion of 50 grams of dried grass, pour 1 liter of boiling water. Insist at room temperature for four hours, then pass through gauze. The resulting volume should be taken twice a day before eating. The prepared infusion is effective for fighting insomnia and nervous disorder.

Tincture

To prepare a donut tincture, you will need 50 g of dry plant and 250 ml of vodka. The ingredients should be combined in a ceramic or glass container and insist for 15 days. The resulting alcoholic infusion should be used to restore reproductive function and hormonal failure. Take 10-15 drops of the remedy twice a day. The duration of therapy is 10 days. To eliminate headaches, it is necessary to lubricate the temple area with the tincture.

Decoction

Adherents of folk medicine use decoction of clover for the treatment of diseases of the skin, as well as an anti-inflammatory agent. For its preparation, pour 2 tablespoons of dried wonka in cold water and send to simmer on water vapor for 20-30 minutes. Before using the cooled decoction to strain. Healing agent is recommended to take three times a day for a week.

Tea

A drink made on the basis of clover, has a beneficial effect on the immune system, eliminates signs of nervous disorders and normalizes sleep. To make mother liquorice tea, you will need 10 grams of dried grass and a glass of steeped boiling water. To get the most intense flavor, it is recommended to brew the drink in a thermos. To improve the taste, you can add a slice of lemon, fresh ginger root and a teaspoon of natural honey to the tea.

ointment

An ointment prepared on the basis of the herb has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used to treat furunculosis and abscesses. In addition, the use of the healing composition accelerates the healing process of scratches, wounds and other skin injuries. To prepare cloverberry ointment, crush 25 grams of flowers of the herbaceous plant. To the resulting powder add 1.5 tablespoons of butter, which must be softened. The resulting mixture should be thoroughly mixed and stored in the refrigerator. The ointment is recommended to apply to the problem areas of the skin three times a day.

Oil

Donnica oil is recommended for spot application, as it can cause an allergic reaction. For its preparation, you will need a teaspoon of pre-crushed plant and 100 grams of vegetable oil. The resulting composition should be kept for three hours at room temperature. Before using the remedy, it is recommended to test it on a small area of the skin, which will help prevent the development of an allergic reaction and save the patient from many unpleasant consequences. The oil is applied to the problem areas of the skin no more than three times a day until the disease is eliminated.

Cosmetic applications

The herb crop contains in its composition many valuable components that have found applications not only in health care, but also in the beauty industry. The extract of the plant is included in products designed for skin and hair care. It can be found in anti-cellulite products, facial serums, tonics and makeup remover milks. Products containing the medicinal herb have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties due to coumarins, proteins, glycoside, organic acids and fat-like substances.

The plant extract has a soothing and astringent effect. In addition, it has a positive effect on the vascular system due to its coagulant properties. Cosmetic remedies with clover enhance blood circulation, eliminate swelling and help to get rid of varicose veins. In this case there is a decrease in the permeability of blood vessels.

A tonic containing extracts of rutin and cloverdonberry is very popular. Rutin, as well as clover, is able to influence the permeability of blood vessels. In addition, this vitamin is famous for its antioxidant properties. In some cases the tonic is enriched with ascorbic acid. This combination ensures the formation of natural collagen.

For hair

1. Decoction for rinsing. Pour 50 grams of clover grass in cold water. Put the pot on the stove. Bring the solution to a boil and turn off the heat. Use the prepared decoction once a week while rinsing your hair. Decoction strengthens the root hair follicles and accelerates the healing of damaged scalp. You can add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and onion husks to the decoction to give shine.
2. Restorative mask. Grind 25 grams of dried plant to powder. Add 25 grams of sour cream and mix thoroughly. The resulting mixture is applied to a clean scalp, hold for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Mask strengthens hair follicles and nourishes the skin. Treatment should be carried out no more than once a week.

For the skin

1. Acne ointment. Grind 25 g of dried leaves and inflorescences to a powder. To do this, you can use a special mortar for spices or a coffee grinder. To the cooked powder add 25 g of petroleum jelly. The resulting mixture should be thoroughly mixed with a wooden stick. The resulting composition is dotty applied to the inflamed areas of the skin.
2. Anti-cellulite body scrub. Grind a little 50 g of dried stalks of clover. Add a tablespoon of ground coffee beans and 2 tablespoons of honey. The resulting mixture should be thoroughly mixed until homogeneous. Apply the prepared scrub to the problem areas of the body, then massage these areas for 5-10 minutes to enhance the effect. After the composition thoroughly rinse with warm water and apply moisturizing cream or cosmetic oil on the body.

Cooking Applications

The dried flowers and leaves of white and yellow cloverleaf are often used in cooking. They are added as a condiment to many dishes. This herb enhances the taste of fish and gives it a delicate aroma. Also sweet clover is used in the making of some kinds of cheese. The fresh rhizomes of the plant are used as a vegetable crop, and the leaves and inflorescences are added to spicy marinades and during the preparation of pickles.

Vegetable salad with the addition of cloves

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sized cucumbers;
• 50 g green onions;
• 2 eggs;
• 350 g fresh donut leaves;
• sour cream;
• salt.

Cucumbers are thoroughly washed and cut into rings. Add finely chopped onion and herbaceous leaves. Boil the chicken eggs, cut them and send them to the rest of the ingredients. Dress the salad with sour cream and salt.

Salad of potatoes and donnuts

Ingredients:

• 400 g of young potatoes;
• 50g of melilot leaves;
• 50g of green onions;
• vegetable oil;
• salt, pepper.

Wash potatoes and boil until tender. Cut the cooled vegetable into cubes or half rings, add cloves and chopped onions. Dress the salad with vegetable oil and add spices.

Donnica okroshka

Ingredients:

• 150 g chicken fillet;
• 200 g of boiled potatoes;
• 50g of green onions;
• 50 g donut leaves;
• 2 cucumbers
• boiled egg
• sour cream;
• mustard;
• salt, pepper.

Finely chopped boiled chicken meat into a salad bowl. Dice the cucumbers, egg and potatoes and send them to the meat. Add onion, donut leaves, sour cream, mustard, salt and pepper. Thoroughly mix the vegetables and pour kvass.

Green cabbage soup

Ingredients:

• 1 l of vegetable or chicken broth;
• 200 g of potatoes;
• 80 g of carrots;
• 200 g of fresh sorrel;
• 1 small onion;
• tomato paste;
• 40 g of donut leaves;
• salt, spices.

In the prepared broth add diced potatoes. Onion finely chop and transfer to a frying pan, fry for 2 minutes. Grate carrots and send them to onions. Fry for 3 minutes. Add the cloverleaf, sorrel, salt and saute to the pot. After 7 minutes, turn off the stove. It is recommended to serve green cabbage soup with half boiled egg, finely chopped green onions and sour cream.

Roasted Donut Roots

Ingredients:

• Plant roots;
• sunflower oil;
• salt.

Wash the roots of the herb crop and fry in a frying pan with the addition of sunflower oil. The dish can be used as a side dish to meat or fish.

Donnabis herb

Dried leaves and flowers of the herbaceous culture are thoroughly crushed. You can use a mortar or coffee grinder for this. To obtain a homogeneous powder, the resulting mixture should be passed through a fine sieve. The seasoning is recommended for use in the preparation of main dishes and vegetable salads. To give the compote a spicy flavor, donut leaves should be wrapped in a bag of gauze and added to the drink. At the end of cooking it must be removed. For the preparation of 1 liter of compote will require 10 grams of spice.

Donberry drink

25 g of dried herbs pour 1 liter of liquid, add sugar to taste. Bring the composition to a boil over medium heat, stirring with a spatula. When the first bubbles appear pot to remove from the stove. Add the cranberry juice. Cooled drink strain.

Donberry honey: useful properties and contraindications

The plant attracts bees with its floral fragrance and is an excellent honeybee. Donnell flowers secrete a large amount of nectar during the flowering period. Donberry honey is considered a high quality product. It has a pleasant taste, golden or light in color and a sweet smell with vanilla overtones. The product contains 40% fructose and 37% glucose.

Donberry honey is considered medicinal, which helps with problems with the digestive system, high blood pressure, migraines, depression and fatigue. Honey massage is recommended for arthritis and arthritis. In the acute phase of the disease, the use of a valuable product is contraindicated.

Donberry honey contains in its composition a huge number of useful components:

• folic acid;
• vitamins;
• zinc;
• calcium;
• chromium.

Thanks to its rich chemical composition, honey has beneficial effects on the human body:

• normalizes cholesterol levels;
• strengthens the immune system;
• has a restorative effect;
• Thins the blood;
• used as an antispasmodic agent.

It is necessary to understand that any honey, including clover honey, is not a delicacy. This product, in addition to the medicinal components, contains an impressive amount of fructose and sucrose, so it is able to be beneficial in moderation.

An overdose of clover honey is accompanied by an upset stomach, nausea, chills and weakness. In some cases, liver damage and paralysis of the nerve endings may occur.

Contraindications:

• Renal insufficiency;
• liver abnormalities;
• internal bleeding;
• diabetes;
• Diseases of the digestive system;
• pregnancy and lactation.

Donnell honey should not be introduced into the diet of children under three years of age, because the use of the product can cause severe allergic reactions.

Can we give cloverdough to rabbits?

The field grass is an important part of the diet of rabbits. It is important that the food is not only satiating but also healthy. The grass feeding period is in spring and summer. During this time green food makes up the main part of the rabbits' diet. In the fall and winter, the animals eat special feed and hay. This plant is quite common, so many breeders are interested in whether or not it is possible to feed the melilot to domestic rabbits. The plant is allowed to safely enter the diet of the animal. Melilot, along with clover, is a fairly common fodder plant. Start the feeding with a small portion, after which it is recommended to assess the condition of the animal. The essential oils in the plant may scare the pet away. If the rabbit's well-being has not changed, you can gradually increase the amount of feed.

Gather and stockpile grass for the animal in proven places. The area should be away from industrial facilities, large settlements, garbage dumps and highways. Grass collected in this area can harm the health of the rabbit and even be fatal.

Donnets for pets can be made as hay for the winter. The dried stems become coarse and help clean the animal's teeth.

Contraindications to use

In addition to its useful properties, cloverdough has a number of contraindications, so before using the herbaceous plant, you should make sure that there are no health problems. To do this, it is necessary to consult a specialist and undergo a number of laboratory tests. Donnica has the following contraindications:

• Hepatic and renal insufficiency;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• high blood pressure;
• Lactation period and pregnancy;
• internal bleeding;
• childhood;
• susceptibility to allergic reactions;
• blood clotting disorders.

Overdose may be accompanied by migraine, tremor, general weakness, confusion, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. In some situations, hemorrhage of internal tissues or paralysis of the central nervous system may occur. Donnica should not be taken at the same time as blood thinners. This can cause problems with stopping the blood in case of cuts. In addition, the use of clover must be abandoned for a month before any surgical intervention.

The use of any herbal extracts is beneficial if used in small quantities. Large doses most often have a detrimental effect on the human body and can cause serious health problems.

Interesting Facts about Colonel's Milk Daphne

1. In America, sweet clover is used as the main honeybee.
2. The dried leaves and inflorescences of the plant have found use in cooking. They are used as a seasoning for main dishes, drinks and salads. The cloverleaf is particularly well-known among the people of the Caucasus and Central Asia. Some varieties of the herbaceous crop are used to flavor beer drinks.
3. It can repel parasitic insects due to the insecticidal properties of the plant. In ancient times, people used to put dried grass in small cloth pads and place them in places where moths and mosquitoes lived.
4. Scientific studies have shown that the seeds of some varieties of the plant can retain their properties for 70 years.
5. Grass hay is a nutritious feed for livestock. Preparations containing an extract of the plant are often used to treat animals.
6. In ancient times, women washed their faces with dewdrop daisy. It was believed that after this procedure, the face looked fresh and the cheeks looked ruddy.
7. Young girls believed that with the help of daisy, it was possible to enchant a lover. Bunch of flowers of the plant put by the window and waited for the return of the beloved.
8. The Don Cossacks used the herb to give tobacco a special flavor.
9. In Russia there are 10 species of cloverleaf.
10. In France, the plant is used to dye fabrics.

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