Steam bath herb: Yellow sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis)

This is a fragrant medicinal herb with a rich traditional use. It is commonly known as knotgrass, wild hops, honey grass, or female sweet clover due to its sweet aroma and honey-producing properties.
Sweet clover contains coumarins, flavonoids, organic acids, ascorbic acid, minerals and other active substances that have a mild sedative and restorative effect.
In the bath, sweet clover can be used in the form of bunches, brooms or added to herbal mixtures. Its aroma strengthens the body and helps in combination with steam:

calms the nervous system, reduces anxiety, improves sleep;
helps relieve stress and emotional tension;
gently lowers rapid heart rate;
improves memory and concentration;
facilitates breathing and acts as an expectorant;
helps with hormonal and PMS symptoms;
can reduce gas and intestinal spasms;
supports the removal of excess fluid and harmful substances from the body;
gently stimulates microcirculation and vein function.

How to use
Brooms and bundles: add to oak or birch brooms for extra aroma and effect.
Brewing: can be brewed and added to water for pouring on stones or used for pouring after the steam room.
In blends: goes well with mint, lemon balm, chamomile and other bath herbs.
Essential components enhance the aroma and help create a relaxing and healing atmosphere.

Contraindications
Due to its coumarin content, sweet clover may affect blood clotting, so precautions should be taken:
by people with blood disorders;
by those taking anticoagulants (blood thinners);
during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
by those with a tendency to allergic reactions.
If you have a serious illness, it is recommended to consult a doctor before use.