Red Clover
Red Clover, also known as Cow Clover, Meadow Clover, Wild Clover, Sweet Clover, Trifolium, is a tall plant that produces a pinkish-red flower. |
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History and Folklore
- Clovers are strongly associated with folklore. In the Middle Ages clovers were worn as charms to ward off evil spirits. Even today a four leaf clover is good luck!
- In China it has been used as a medicine to treat respiratory infections and congestion.
- In Russia it has been used to treat coughs, to speed wound healing and to relieve water retention.
- In Middle East it was used for treating skin inflammations.
Health Benefits
- It is currently used for treating menopausal symptoms, because it helps the body to raise the hormonal levels.
- It is rich in many valuable nutrients including Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Vitamin C, benefiting the whole body.
- The high Calcium and Magnesium content help relax the nervous system.
- It promotes general prostate health and normal urinary tract function in males.
- It supports normal cholesterol levels.
- It is used to relieve breast pain associated with menstrual cycles.
- It has possible benefits for heart disease and diabetes.
- It is a blood cleanser, used for detoxification.
- It is used to treat cancers of breast, ovaries and lymphatic system.
- Red Clover Blossom ointments are used as an alternative medicine for skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
Red Clover and Menopause
- It is a phytoestrogenic herb, containing a plant hormone called phytoestrogen, whose chemical structure is nearly identical to the estrogen produced in the human body. At menopause, the production of estrogen decreases and the created hormonal imbalance leads to menopause symptoms. Hot flashes can be dramatically reduced by drinking 1-2 cups of tea
per day or by taking tablets
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- Hot flashes and night sweats deplete the body of Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Potassium. Red Clover helps the body to replace these nutrients.
- It also helps with slowing down the bone loss process at menopause, which leads to osteoporosis.
- Being an excellent relaxant, it is very useful for treating insomnia, depression and anxiety.
- By regulating the hormonal level, it improves the sex drive.
- It helps reduce the skin problems like facial hair, caused by hormonal imbalance.
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