Red Clover so much more than a pretty little weed

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Red Clover

Red Clover belongs to the Legume family, and contains Isoflavones, which are compounds that are similar to Estrogen. Which is why this herb is highly popular with the older female population. Historically it has been used or Asthma, Whooping Cough, Cancer, Gout. More commonly today it is used for menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol levels or osteoporosis.

Key Constituents
Volatile Oils
Benzyl Alcohol
Methyl salicylate
Isoflavones

Key Actions
Normally combined with other purifying herbs such as Burdock and Yellow Dock
Expectorant
Phytoestrogenic Activity

Key Preparations
Standard Infusion
Can be added to tea
Salve
Tincture can be added to a salve
Tincture
Made with Fresh Flowers: 1:2 ratio, 95% Alcohol) Dried Flowers 1:5 Ratio, 50% Alcohol. 2-4 ml (0.4 - 0.8 tsp.) 1-4 times a day
Parts Used
Flower Heads
Dosage
Dried herb (used for tea): 1 to 2 tsp dried flowers or flowering tops steeped in 8 oz. hot water for 1/2 hour; drink 2 to 3 cups daily
Powdered herb (available in capsules): 40 to 160 mg per day, or 28 to 85 mg of red clover isoflavones
Tincture (1:5, 30% alcohol): 60 to 100 drops (3 to 5 mL), 3 times per day; may add to hot water as a tea
Fluid Extract (1:1): 1 mL, 3 times per day; may add to hot water as a tea
Standardized red clover isoflavone extracts: follow directions on product labels carefully
Topical treatment (such as for psoriasis or eczema): an infusion, liquid extract, or ointment containing 10 to 15% flower heads; apply as needed unless irritation develops. DO NOT apply to an open wound without a doctor's supervision.