Red Clover - Trifolium pratense

Red clover, Trifolium pratense, has a long history of use as a traditional women’s herb. It contains phytoestrogens called isoflavones that may help the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, osteoporosis, and high cholesterol. It is also traditionally used to soothe irritated skin and as an expectorant.

Red clover provides the nutrients vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, chromium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and thiamine. It contains flavonoids and phenolic acids that are antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. It contains saponins that are antimicrobial, coumarins which have anticoagulant properties, and fragrant volatile oils.

Studies indicate that red clover shows antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Bacillus cereus.¹

Tincture dosing: 2-6 ml 3 x per day.

Possible side effects: allergy

Contraindications: Blood thinners, HRT, hormonal birth control, tamoxifen, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. If you have a condition affected by hormones consult your physician before using red clover.

¹ Kazlauskaite JA, Matulyte I, Marksa M, Lelesius R, Pavilonis A, Bernatoniene J. Application of Antiviral, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Trifolium pratense L. Extracts and Myristica fragrans Houtt. Essential Oil in Microcapsules. Pharmaceutics. 2023 Jan 30;15(2):464. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020464. PMID: 36839786; PMCID: PMC9962133.

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