Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western folk medicine have used this plant as a diuretic, a cough expectorant, and an alterative. Red clover is considered beneficial for chronic conditions, particularly those afflicting the skin.

MENOPAUSE - Modern research has revealed that red clover also contains high amounts of isoflavones, such as genistein, which have weak estrogen-like properties - thus may help alleviate menopausal symptoms. Recent research indicates that the isoflavones found in red clover have a protective effect on cardiovascular health through the menopause.
CELL PROTECTION (Prostate) - Recent research suggests that based on current scientific evidence, isoflavones from red clover extract appear to be a suitable alternative treatment for prostate health. Studies suggest that dietary supplementation with red clover isoflavones may provide a non-toxic dietary treatment for prostatic hyperplasia with a concomitant reduction in the potential for development of prostate cancer.
RESPIRATORY SUPPORT - Red clover has expectorant and anti-spasmodic effects making this an ideal remedy for the treatment of coughs and bronchitis.
SKIN TONIC - Red clover is one of the most useful remedies for skin problems particularly ECZEMA. As an alterative herb, red clover is helpful for promoting the skin's healing process.

Dosage

400mg one to three times daily.

Potential applications

Menopausal symptoms - particularly cardiovascular protection. Cancer, prostate protection, eczema and other skin disorders, coughs and bronchitis, protection from UV damage. Alterative effects (facilitates healing).

Known contraindications

None known.

Interactions

None known.

Use in conjunction with

Menopausal symptoms - Black cohosh, B complex, EFAs, vitamin E

Note

Alterative herbs gradually alter and correct a 'polluted' condition of the blood and restore healthier functioning.

REFERENCES

M Slater, D Brown and A Husband. In the prostatic epithelium, dietary isoflavones from red clover significantly increase estrogen receptor beta and E-cadherin expression but decrease transforming growth factor beta 1. Prostate Can. 2002, Volume 5, Number 1, Pages 16-21
Nestel PJ, Pomeroy S, Kay S, Komesaroff P, Behrsing J, Cameron JD, West L. Isoflavones from red clover improve systemic arterial compliance but not plasma lipids in menopausal women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 1999; 84(3): 895-898.]
PDR for Herbal Medicines. Second Edition. 2000
David Hoffman. The New Holistic Herbal. 1990.

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