Phytoestrogenic, Sedative, Expectorant, Diuretic, Circulation support
Phenolic isoflavones, Isoflavonoids, Phytohormones, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C
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Red clover is as pretty as it sounds, those red and purple flowers showing up in fields and roadsides looking decorative while quietly doing serious medicinal work underneath that exterior. Classic move.
It's a blood cleanser, which puts it in good company with several other plants in this database, and is particularly well regarded for clearing chronic toxicity and addressing persistent skin problems. If you've tried topical treatments for recurring skin issues without much luck, a lotion containing red clover is worth looking into since it addresses things from the inside out simultaneously.
It's antispasmodic, an expectorant, and a mild laxative, and aids in detoxification more broadly. The phytoestrogenic activity is where it gets particularly interesting for women's health. Red clover is one of the more commonly used herbs for menopausal symptoms specifically, working in a similar way to other phytoestrogenic plants in this database by mimicking estrogenic activity without containing actual estrogens.
It also has a reputed anticancer profile that is worth keeping an eye on as research develops, which combined with its detoxification and blood cleansing properties makes it one of those herbs that deserves more mainstream attention than it currently gets.
Safety note: Avoid concentrated extracts during pregnancy due to the phytoestrogenic activity. If you're on any hormonal medications, cross reference with your provider before adding it in. The lotion form for topical skin use is generally very well tolerated.
Red Clover https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/red-clover
Red clover's therapeutic uses https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/complementary-and-alternative-medicine/red-clovers-therapeutic-uses
Pharmacological and therapeutic properties of the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.): an overview of the new finding https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34392659/
Herbal Remedies by Andrew Chevallier
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