What does it help with
- Varicose veins and leg swelling
- Disorders of lymphatic system
- Haemorrhoids and vein inflammation
- Mild calming
Active compounds
Coumarin (melilot), flavonoids, tannins, essential oils.
Coumarin strengthens vessel walls and reduces capillary permeability — less swelling.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – August
Plant partsflowering herb
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCompress
Pro tip: Coumarin may interact with Warfarin — consult a doctor if on anticoagulant therapy.
Recipes
1 Tea for veins ▾
2 teaspoons dried herb pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 2× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Compress to the affected area ▾
Cook a strong decoction (3 tablespoons dried herb per 300 ml water, steep 15 minutes). Strain and let cool slightly. Apply soaked gauze or a clean cloth to the affected area for 20–30 minutes. Repeat 2× a day until improvement.
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