Lymph Relief lists exact amounts of echinacea, dandelion, bromelain, sweet clover, kelp or iodine, and selenium.[1] One retailer label shows 13.6mg of coumarin a day from sweet clover,[1] above the tolerable daily intake of 0.1mg per kg of body weight (6mg for a 60kg adult) set by European food-safety authorities.[2] In a major trial, coumarin did not help arm lymphoedema and caused liver test changes in 6% of women.[3] Check the label you receive and ask a pharmacist first.
Lymph Relief at a glance
| Brand | Golden Tree d.o.o., Slovenia[1] |
|---|---|
| Format | Capsules; 2 a day after a meal; 60 per pack[1] |
| Label transparency | All doses listed |
| Product-specific trials | None found |
| Main cautions | Coumarin (liver), iodine (thyroid), bromelain and coumarin (blood thinners), echinacea (allergy)[2][4][5][6] |
| Best fit | UK and European buyers who want a fully labelled product and have checked the cautions |
Before you read: swelling can be serious
Get medical help first if…
- Call 999 (or your local emergency number) if swelling comes with chest pain or tightness, breathlessness, coughing up blood, or feeling faint. These can be signs of a blood clot in the lungs.[11]
- Get an urgent GP appointment or call 111 if swelling is in one leg only with no clear cause, is sudden, painful or getting worse, the skin is red or hot, or you have a high temperature.[11]
- See a GP if swelling in both legs has not improved after a few days, or you have a heart, kidney or vein condition.[11]
What is in it: two label versions
We found two versions of the label. Ask the seller which applies to your order.
| Per 2 capsules | Retailer listing[1] | Earlier label we reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Echinacea purpurea extract | 300 mg | 300 mg |
| Dandelion extract | 200 mg (6 mg cynarin) | 200 mg |
| Bromelain | 140 mg | 140 mg (28 GDU) |
| Sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis) | 80 mg (13.6 mg coumarin) | 35.3 mg (about 6 mg coumarin) |
| Kelp / iodine | Kelp 60 mg | Iodine 90 µg |
| Selenium | 55 µg | 55 µg |
What the research shows for each ingredient
| Ingredient | Evidence | Cautions |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet clover (coumarin) | In a 1999 randomised trial of 140 women with arm lymphoedema after breast cancer, 400mg a day of coumarin for 6 months did no better than placebo.[3] | Liver test changes in 6% of women in that trial.[3] Tolerable intake 0.1mg/kg/day; can raise liver values in sensitive people.[2] |
| Bromelain | Small studies for sinusitis and swelling after wisdom tooth removal; effects of bromelain alone unclear for other uses.[5] | Stomach upset, diarrhoea; ask first if on blood thinners or pineapple-allergic.[5] |
| Selenium | Small uncontrolled studies of sodium selenite after radiotherapy reported improvement in lymphoedema; no placebo-controlled confirmation.[7] | Too much causes selenosis; NHS says 350µg or less a day from supplements is unlikely to cause harm.[8] |
| Iodine / kelp | Essential for thyroid function. | High doses for long periods can change thyroid function; NHS says 0.5mg or less a day from supplements is unlikely to harm.[4] |
| Echinacea | Studied mainly for colds. | Allergic reactions, sometimes severe.[6] |
| Dandelion | No good evidence for any health condition in people.[9] | Allergy; may interact with diabetes medicines and blood thinners.[9] |
Does Lymph Relief work?
We found no trial of Lymph Relief itself. Of its ingredients, the one most associated with lymphoedema, coumarin from sweet clover, failed in the largest placebo-controlled trial we found.[3] Selenium has only small uncontrolled studies.[7] Treatments with evidence for lymphoedema remain compression, skin care, exercise and specialist massage.[10]
Who should avoid it
- Anyone with liver disease, or taking medicines that affect the liver (coumarin).[2]
- People with thyroid conditions or taking thyroid medicines (iodine).[4]
- People on blood thinners (bromelain; ask a pharmacist).[5]
- People allergic to daisy-family plants or pineapple.[6][9]
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: safety not established.[5]
Price and guarantee
Lymph Relief is sold mainly in the UK and Europe. Earlier seller listings showed around £44.90 for one bottle, lower prices for bundles and a 60-day money-back guarantee. Check current terms at checkout.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Every dose is listed
- Named European manufacturer
- Simple 2-capsule daily serving
Drawbacks
- Coumarin dose may exceed the tolerable daily intake
- Coumarin failed in a major lymphoedema trial
- Several medication cautions
Our verdict
Lymph Relief deserves credit for transparency, but that transparency reveals a coumarin dose that may be above recommended limits, from an ingredient that did not help lymphoedema in the best trial we found. If you are interested, speak to a pharmacist first, especially if you have liver or thyroid problems.
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Common questions
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Sources
We checked each source on 12 October 2026. Numbers in the text link to this list.
- Retailer listing with Golden Tree Lymph Relief supplement facts (Vitalabo)
- AGES (Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety): Coumarin, tolerable daily intake
- Loprinzi CL et al. Lack of effect of coumarin in women with lymphedema after treatment for breast cancer. N Engl J Med, 1999
- NHS: Iodine
- NCCIH: Bromelain
- NCCIH: Echinacea
- Micke O et al. Selenium in the treatment of radiation-associated secondary lymphedema. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 2003
- NHS: Other vitamins and minerals (potassium, selenium, magnesium)
- NCCIH: Dandelion
- NHS: Lymphoedema
- NHS: Swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema)
This guide is general information, not medical advice. It has not been reviewed by a doctor. Read our medical disclaimer.