Common Name: Red Clover

Latin Name: Trifolium pratense

Family: Fabeaceae

Granny Good's Naturals Red Clover is naturally grown using organic methods. By clicking on this item, you will receive 4oz. dried Red Clover Blossoms.

Folklore: Red Clover was honored by the Greeks, Romans and Celts for its amazing healing and rejuvenating properties. Red Clover is known to assist with so many health issues, it is hard to believe that this simple herb which flourishes so abundantly can be so powerful medicinally.

The National Cancer Institute discovered anti-tumor properties within this herb including genistein and daidzein and found a multitude of antioxidants which have proven to reduce breast tumors in animals.

Red Clover is invaluable as a supporter of urinary tract function and can help alleviate the pain and irritation associated with bladder infection.

Red Clover is high in phytoestrogens and is often recommended as a tonic for menopausal women who suffer from hormonal imbalance. Some believe that Red Clover is an aid in dealing with night sweats and hot flashes also associated with menopause. Due also to these hormaonal constituents, it is also recommended as a fertility herb.

Red Clover has been known to prevent stroke due to its mild blood thinning qualities and is best avoided by women who experience heavy bleeding during menses.

Red Clover is also reputed to help maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It may also be useful in treating coughs, colds and bronchial congestion.

Red Clover is high in vitamin B complex, vitamin C, calcium, chromium, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorous, potassium and protein while possessing phenolic glycosides, flavenoids, saponins,salicylates, coumarins and cyanogenic glycosides.

Cautions: Because of its blood-thinning properties, Red Clover should not be taken with any other blood thinners or anticoagulants. Do not use if menstrual flow is very heavy. Do not use during pregnancy.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.