Botanical Name – Trifolium pratense

Family: Fabaceae

Energetics: cool, dry, relaxant

Taste: bitter, vegetal, slightly sweet

Parts used: flowers, leaves

Affinities: lymphatic, respiratory, and integumentary systems

Actions: nutritive, alterative, lymphatic, diuretic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, galactagogue, phytoestrogenic (leaves)

Preparations: tea/ decoction, honey infusion, tincture, food, vinegar

Cautions: Due to its blood-thinning quality, it’s best to avoid red clover if you are taking prescription blood thinners and also the week leading up to surgery. Consult a qualified herbalist for use during pregnancy.

Therapeutic Uses:

• As a nutritive, a long infusion of red clover can help supplement a diet lacking in vitamins and minerals. 
• Red clover is helpful for sinusitis and for red, weepy, irritated eyes due to seasonal allergies.
• It is a favorite among herbalists for menopause complaints including hot flashes and other hormone imbalance issues. 
• Used internally, red clover is helpful for varicose veins, edema, hemorrhoids, etc. 

**This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. It is for educational purposes only.