> Supplement Index > Birds-foot / Lotus corniculatus / Trefoil > Birds-foot General Information Birds-foot Uses & Scientific Evidence For Birds-foot Dosage Information Birds-foot Safety & Interaction Information - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Birds-foot General Information Birds-foot is a low perennial herb that stands 6-24 inches high and has many stems with numerous small yellow to orange flower heads clustered at the ends of long stalks which produce slender seedpods. The name BirdÂ’s-foot is in reference to the slender seedpods that look like a birdÂ’s foot. Trefoil refers to the plantÂ’s similarity to red clover which is also known as Trefoil. In the 19th century, herbalists used BirdÂ’s-foot for soothing nervous conditions. The leaves and flowering tops were once a source of blue and yellow dyes for wool and cotton fabrics. The flowers are said to make a sweet honey. BirdÂ’s foot has antispasmodic and sedative properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Birds-foot Uses & Scientific Evidence For BirdÂ’s-foot is used in treating heart palpitations, nervousness, depression, and insomnia though there is no scientific evidence to confirm its effectiveness. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Birds-foot Dosage Information BirdÂ’s-foot comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Birds-foot Safety & Interaction Information BirdÂ’s-foot is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. If you are taking any medications (prescription or over-the-counter) it is best to seek the advice of your physician before using BirdÂ’s-foot for the treatment of your condition. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - -