Red Clover Flower
Common Names: red clover, cow clover, meadow clover, wild clover
Latin Name: Trifolium pratense
Red Clover Flower is a general detoxifying (blood cleanser) herb.
Red Clover Flower is a source of phytoestrogens said to help with hot flashes and general menopause support.
Red Clover Flower has a pleasant sweet taste. Historically, tea made of the red clover flower has been used as an antispasmodic, expectorant, a mild sedative, and a blood purifier; additionally, the tea has been used for asthma, bronchitis and respiratory spasms.
A wash made from the flowers is used as a topical remedy for cancer; the belief was that a concentrated decoction applied to the site of the tumor would draw it out and clear it from the body. Red clover was also used for athlete's foot, sores, burns and skin ulcers. The flowers were also smoked in "anti-asthma" cigarettes. Today, red clover flowers are made into a wine as well as the previously described tea; they are also used to treat coughs and respiratory spasms.
Estrogens in red clover may be useful in treating menstrual problems. Native Americans have been known to eat red clover in salads, and dried flowers can be dried and turned into flour that can be used in breads, muffins or pancakes.
Use of red clover as an anti-AIDS and anti-diabetic medicine has been suggested but not used as of this writing.
Red clover seems to be safe for most adults when used for short periods of time. No serious adverse effects have been reported.
Suggested Supplement
Women's Support is a combination of natural herbs and supplements designed to naturally support hormone levels and alleviate many of the symptoms a woman may experience as her body changes. As a woman ages, her body experiences a number of changes. Many of these changes are the result of shifting hormone levels. This leads to changes in the menstrual cycle and eventually culminates in menopause with it many uncomfortable side effects. Contains 12 popular herbs including red clover, black cohosh, dong quai, licorice, red raspberry and Mexican yam.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules daily with a meal. For best results, this product should be used for 4 to 5 weeks. Do not exceed two capsules daily.