Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis) has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, especially in Europe, for circulatory disorders including the prevention and treatment of bruises. The herb contains coumarin derivatives, which are thought to support vascular health by improving venous return and reducing capillary fragility. Traditional herbalists have used Sweet Clover topically and internally to address bruising and swelling, largely based on its purported anti-inflammatory and mild anticoagulant properties. However, the scientific evidence supporting these uses is limited. While laboratory studies have identified the presence of coumarins and related compounds in Sweet Clover, which can have anticoagulant effects, robust clinical trials specifically examining its effectiveness for bruising prevention are lacking. Most of the available data are based on anecdotal reports and centuries of herbal use, rather than rigorous scientific validation. As a result, while Sweet Clover's use for bruises is justified by tradition and some pharmacological plausibility, the strength of evidence supporting its efficacy for this indication is relatively low, warranting a rating of 2 out of 5.

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