Red Clover

RED CLOVER - Trifolium pretense - Legume Family Common Names: Trifolium, purple clover, sweet clover, cow clover HISTORY OF USE Red clover is native to Central Asia and has naturalized all over the globe. Historically known as a blood purifier and anti-tumor herb. Red clover is one of the world’s oldest agricultural crops, cultivated as forage since prehistoric times. The small, ball-shaped flowers of the three-leafed herb have been used for almost as long in natural healing. CULINARY USE Red Clover is used to make both hot and cold infusions for beverages. It can be used to make different foods from rice to syrup to salads. MEDICINAL USE Red clover is considered a blood purifier and helps with lymph congestion. It is widely used as a nutritive tonic. It has been used in presence of tumors and cysts. This is an excellent detoxifying herb for the whole system. Lymphatic and Immune System: Red clover has an affinity for glands, so it helps with swollen glands and moving lymph through congested areas. Respiratory system: As an antispasmodic, it has proven to be a great tonic for the respiratory system and used for easing complaints from coughs, colds, bronchitis, whooping cough. Integumentary system: Red clover has a great use for childhood eczema, psoriasis. Reproductive system: Red clover contains plant compounds similar to estrogen. It may help reduce hot flashes due to menopause; helps with mastitis. Circulatory system: A study of 27 postmenopausal women by Australian researchers showed that 40 milligrams of red clover a day significantly improves arterial elasticity. This suggests that red clover might help prevent heart disease and strokes. HERBAL ACTIONS Antineoplastic, antispasmodic, alterative, expectorant FLAVOR & ENERGETICS Sweet, cool, moist CONSTITUENTS Flavonoids, coumarins, saponins, resins, and volatile oils. Rich in minerals, including calcium, nitrogen, iron. CAUTIONS Legume family contains natural coumarins which thin blood, so it is not recommended when taking blood thinners. Not recommended for haemophiliacs. TEA BLENDS Blends well with nettles and dandelion for skin problems. Health Tonic Tea: red clover, calendula, dandelion, rose hips. DISCLAIMER This information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.