Scientific name
Menyanthes trifoliata, sin. Trifolium palustre
Family
Menyanthaceae
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia
Synonyms
Fibrous or water clover
Used Parts
Drug consisting of dried leaves
Chemical constituents
- Iridoid glucosides (loganin);
- Secoiridoid glucosides (sweroside, mentiafolina);
- Flavonoids;
- cumarine;
- triterpenes;
- Alkaloids (gentianina, gentianidina).
Fibrino clover in herbal medicine: Property of the Fibrino clover
The water clover has therapeutic indications similar to those of the gentian; it is used in therapy as a bitter in the treatment of appetizers and dyspepsias (stimulation of appetite and gastric secretions), but also as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic and stomachic.
Side effects
After taking excessive doses, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
Contraindications
Avoid use in cases of peptic ulcer or hypersensitivity to one or more components.
Pharmacological Interactions
- effect summation with gastrolesive drugs.
