Red clover is a flowering plant (legume) used as forage and for medicinal purposes. Red clover is the state flower of Vermont and national flower of Denmark. While red clover typically has three leaflets, the rare four-leaf clover is often considered a symbol of good luck.
It contains isoflavones similar to estrogen, which are studied for menopausal symptoms and cholesterol levels. It is also used as a nitrogen-fixing cover crop in agriculture, protects against erosion, provides livestock forage, gives bees a vital food source, and can be used as a food source. The leaves can be eaten raw in salads and the flowers, being sweet tasting, can be used in teas and jellies. The leaves can also be dried and crushed into a powder and used as ‘flour’.
Historically, it has been used medicinally for respiratory issues like coughs or bronchitis, skin ailments, premenstrual syndrome, and menopausal symptoms. You shouldn’t consume red clover internally if you are on blood thinning medication or have hormone-sensitive conditions like breast cancer. You should also use caution when consuming with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy.
This is one herb that you need to learn and understand because it is everywhere! Have you ever eaten red clover? Have you ever used red clover medicinally?
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