Melilot vs Grape Seed

Aromatic clover relative used in European folk medicine for vascular insufficiency and lymphedema, source of coumarin.

One of the richest sources of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) with clinical evidence for venous insufficiency, edema, and antioxidant protection. A by-product of wine making.

coumarin, melilotoside, dicoumarol precursors, quercetin, kaempferol

oligomeric proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, catechin, epicatechin

Venous insufficiency and varicose veins in European folk medicine, Lymphedema and swelling, Thrombophlebitis, Wound healing

Traditional Mediterranean grape wine medicine, Vascular health tonic, Antioxidant food medicine, Wound healing

Venotonic, Anti-inflammatory, Anticoagulant activity, Lymphagogue

Antioxidant, Cardiovascular protection, Venous insufficiency, Anti-inflammatory

2-4g dried herb tea 2x daily; 2-3ml tincture 2x daily

150-300mg standardized OPC extract daily

Anticoagulant medications, Pregnancy, Liver disease, Damaged or moldy herb produces dicoumarol

Anticoagulants, Pregnancy at high doses

Headache, Nausea, Potential anticoagulant interactions

Headache, GI upset, Dizziness