Red Clover

Trifolium pratense            Family: Leguminosae

 Uses:

• Blood and lymphatic cleanser
• Respiratory problems (including children)
• Menopausal symptoms
• Nutritive

Caution: Has blood thinning properties, avoid if taking heart medications or if you have any blood thinning problems; discontinue 2 weeks before and after surgery

Doses: 10-30 drops tincture up to 3 times daily, 1tsp infused in 1 Cup of water, can take 2-3 Cups of infusion daily

Personal Experience: Infusion of both dried or fresh and mild tasting; I prefer infusion over tincture; flowers are edible and slightly sweet.

Parts Used: Blossoms and leaves

Range: Worldwide in temperate and tropical climates

Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes fields and meadows

Traditional Chinese Medicinal Flavors: Sweet, salty, cool

Properties:

• Alterative
• Antispasmodic
• Expectorant
• Antitumor

Key Constituents:

• Vitamins A, E, C, B2, B3
• Minerals: Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Lecithin, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Silicum, Zinc
• Isoflavones
• Flavonoids
• Coumarins
• Resins

Try red clover as a tea or in one of our blends:

• Sacred Self Herb Tea 
• Detox Herb Tea Blend 
• Breathe Serene Organic Herbal Wellness Tea Blend

Sources:

Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide, Rosemary Gladstar, p193; 

Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, p105

The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra, p185

 

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. If you are under the care of a health care provider and/or taking prescription medication, check with your health care provider before taking any herbal supplement.