Friday, 23 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 363. Ribbed melilot

Extracts of Ribbed melilot (Melilotus officinalis) are a diuretic that's also said to reduce capillary permeability, improving tissue oxygen supplies. Traditionally, they were used to treat respiratory infections; fever; digestive disorders; skin conditions and constipation.
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