Red Clover
(Trifolium pratense)
Botanical Information
A short-lived perennial in the Pea family with white-blotched 3-parted leaves with large pinkish red head containing numerous small rose purple pea-like flowers.
Working with Red Clover
Part(s) Used
Flowers
Herb Forms
Capsule, tablet, tincture, bulk herb.
Red clover is a useful internal and external remedy for skin complaints such as psoriasis or eczema. It is also a good expectorant and is used for whooping cough, bronchitis, dry coughs, and laryngitis. Red clover is sometimes taken as an anticancer remedy. The herb is a component of the well-known formula, “Red Clover Compound,” of which there are a number of variations that are commercially available. In addition to red clover, these formulas usually contain burdock root or seed, echinacea, sarsaparilla, and other “blood purifying” herbs. This formula is often recommended by western herbalists as an adjunct to a comprehensive cancer preventative and treatment program.
Red clover contains substantial amounts of the phytoestrogens, genistein and daidzein. These compounds, called isoflavones, regulate estrogen binding in the body. They can protect the body from heart disease, cancer, and bone loss, especially after menopause with declining estrogen levels. Along with other herbs like black cohosh, red clover extracts can also help reduce hot flashes associated with menopause.
Red Clover has a taste of SWEET, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
Avoid during pregnancy.
Conditions treated with Red Clover
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
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Condition
Treatment Support
blood purifier, detoxifier
Application
tincture, tea, tablets
Condition
Treatment Support
estrogen regulator
Application
tablets, capsules, tincture, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
blood purifier
Application
tincture, tea, tablet, capsule
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.