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 Red Clover thrives in almost any climate and is most
widely used for animal grazing. It grows very quickly and may be
harvested for hay up to three times per summer. It is noticeable in
wild meadows and grass lands of America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
The white clover, a relative to the red clover, grows in similar
regions. Both have white arrowhead-shaped patterns on their leaves.
The flowers of the red clover are used to create herbal
medicines.
With its high nitrogen content, red clover has the
ability to replace the nitrogen deficient soils from alternating
crops for a year or two. As a wild plant, red clover is used for
grazing cattle and other livestock.
As a medicine, red clover
is used for cancer, mastitis, joint disorders, asthma, bronchitis,
spasmodic coughs, jaundice, and skin inflammations such as psoriasis
and eczema. It increases urine and mucous production, improves
circulation, and stimulates the secretion of bile. Red clover may
help relieve symptoms of menopause like hot flashes. It can also
help with cardiovascular health and osteoporosis bone
loss.
Recommended Dosage
- As a tea use 1 to 2 tsp dried flowers or tops steeped in 8oz
of hot water for ½ hour, 2 to 3 times a day.
- Take 2 to 6 capsules of 500mg per day
- Tincture 1:5 30% alcohol- take 60 to 100 drops (3 to 5 ml)
three times a day.
- Extract 1:1 take 1 ml three times per day
- Isoflavone extracts: take as directed on the package
- Topically use ointment with10 or 15% flowerhead, extract or
infusion.
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