Red Clover

Other Common Names: Wild clover, Common clover

Latin description: Trifolium pratense.
Part to use: Dried flowers.

Chemical constituents: Coumarins, phenolic glycosides, flavonoids, salicylates, inositol, cyanogenic glycosides.

Actions: Diuretic, expectorant

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Blood cleanser, diuretic, soothes the nervous system.
Can improve hemoglobin levels, relieves flatulence, relieves menopausal symptoms.
Also used for bronchitis, colds, coughs, and whooping cough.
Used externally as a poultice or salve for: ulcers, open sores, chapped and cracked body parts, and cancerous growths.
Clover flowers contain the isoflavone genistein, which might give the immune system a better shot at destroying cancer cells. (Science News, May 12, 1990)
Taken as a diuretic over a long period of time, it stimulates the liver and bladder.
The presence of sodium reputed to reduce acidity and help body assimilate iron.

Dosage

Capsules: 4-6 “0” capsules 4x daily.
Infusion: Drink freely.

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