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Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a flowering plant traditionally used for cleansing, hormone balancing, and skin health. Rich in isoflavones (natural plant estrogens), it's especially valued in women's herbal medicine and as a gentle detoxifier.
🌿 Medicinal Uses of Red Clover
🌿 Medicinal Uses of Red Clover
1. Hormone Balance & Menopause Support
Contains phytoestrogens that can help balance estrogen levels.
May reduce hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings during menopause.
Often used in perimenopausal and postmenopausal formulas.
2. Lymphatic and Blood Cleanser
Traditionally used as a "blood purifier" to support lymphatic drainage and liver detox.
Helps the body eliminate waste and reduce skin eruptions or systemic inflammation.
3. Skin Health
Used both internally and topically for eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rashes.
Clears skin from the inside out by supporting detox pathways.
4. Respiratory Health
Acts as an expectorant, helping to clear mucus and soothe dry, irritated lungs.
Useful for coughs, bronchitis, and upper respiratory infections.
5. Bone Health
Isoflavones may support bone density in postmenopausal women.
Can be part of a bone-supportive formula alongside nettle, oat straw, and horsetail.
6. Cardiovascular Support
May help reduce cholesterol levels and improve arterial flexibility.
Mildly blood-thinning, supporting healthy circulation.
7. Fertility and Reproductive Health
Sometimes used to nourish the reproductive system and enhance fertility, particularly by toning and cleansing the uterus and promoting hormonal balance.
đź’Š Forms and Typical Dosage
đź’Š Forms and Typical Dosage
Infusion (tea)
1–2 tsp dried flowers per cup, steeped 10–15 min; drink 1–3x/day
Tincture
2–4 mL, 2–3x/day
Capsules
300–500 mg, up to 2–3x/day
Topical (salves/compresses)
Used for skin conditions like eczema, wounds, or rashes
⚠️ Precautions
⚠️ Precautions
Not recommended during pregnancy (mild estrogenic effects).
Use caution if you have estrogen-sensitive conditions (e.g., breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer).
May interact with blood thinners due to coumarin-like compounds.
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