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:
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:
- Organic Red Clover
- 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
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