A plant-based ally for calming

Lotus naturally contains flavonoid compounds with relaxing properties, and has long been used in evening infusions or blends for nervous system support. It is also used to treat spasms and digestive nervousness.

Description

Cut aerial parts (leaves, stems, flowers), yellow-green to light brown in color, soft and light texture, discreet odor, mild, slightly herbaceous taste.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Bird's-foot trefoil, Bird's-foot trefoil, Bridal slipper
• Latin name: Lotus corniculatus
• Family: Fabaceae
• Part used: Aerial part (leaf, stem, flower)
• Shape: Cut (loose)
• Origin: Europe, temperate grasslands and calcareous soils
• English name: Bird's-foot trefoil
• Name in German: Gewöhnlicher Hornklee
• Name in Spanish: Pies de pájaro
• Name in Italian: Ginestrino
• Name in Arabic: لوتس قرني الشكل

Main virtues

Calming, relaxing, mild antispasmodic, traditionally used for sleep disorders, nervousness, agitation, or digestive spasms related to stress.

Main constituents

Flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin), tannins, traces of cyanogenic alkaloids (at very low doses), saponins.

Traditional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon per 250 ml of simmering water. Infuse for 10 minutes. Drink in the evening or when you need to relax.
• Relaxing blends: Combine with lemon balm, hawthorn, lavender or linden to enhance the calming effect.
• Short course: Course lasting 5 to 10 days depending on how you feel, to be repeated occasionally.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Plant well tolerated at usual doses.
• Contains natural traces of cyanogenic compounds: do not exceed the recommended doses or use for prolonged treatment without supervision.
• Not recommended for pregnant women and young children.

History and use

Used in rural traditions to soothe nerves and calm "restless spirits," trefoil is a modest but valuable plant for calming infusions. It has also been used in some cultures to relieve colic or irritability in young adults.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or opaque airtight box.
• Storage: dry, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Popular herbalism directories
• Texts on European calming herbal medicine

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