Red Clover

Red clover, botanically known as Trifolium pratense is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to pea family, commonly grows in Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa. ^{[1, 2]} This flowering plant has alternate, long, broad leaves, with dark pink or red flowers produced in a dense inflorescence. ^[1] Red clover belongs to pea family whose members are called phytoestrogens. These are plant-based compounds that are functionally similar to estrogen. Researches strongly suggest that phytoestrogens have profound effect on hot flashes, vaginal dryness and other symptoms that are associated with menopause. ^[2]

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Red clover’s Nutritive Profile

Red clover has unique nutritional profile and is a source of various nutrients like calcium, magnesium, chromium, niacin, phosphorous, potassium, thiamine and vitamin C. ^{[3, 4]} Red clover contains four unique isoflavones Genistein, Daidzein, Formonenetin, and biochanin. These flavonoidal compounds are like estrogens which have extremely potent estrogenic activity. Red clover has unique profile and is gaining natural marketplace in menopausal support formulas as a safe and effective herbal supplement. ^{[2, 3]}

Folklore Use

A firmly entrenched scientific data supports that Red clover has been used in America for more than hundred years to combat long standing problems. While In Europe it is extensively used as diuretic i.e. helps the body get rid of excess fluid, and as an expectorant i.e. helps clear lungs of mucous. ^[4]

Health Benefits of Red clover

Effects on Menopausal Symptoms

Red clover has demonstrably elevated levels of estrogen that gives its significant effects on menopausal symptoms. ^[5] Recent researches on Red clover suggest that it has natural estrogen which is well reputed hormone balancer and seems to diminish hot flashes, vaginal dryness and other menopausal symptoms. ^{[2, 6]}

Effects on Menstrual Cramps

Red clover is rich in plant chemical phytoestrogen that has estrogenic activity and helps reduce menstrual cramps by bringing the balance in hormonal levels of the body. ^[5]1

Effects on Germs Problems

Red clover shows its favorable effects in the conditions created due to harmful organisms and problems of HIV, AIDS and tuberculosis. ^{[4, 7]}

Favorable Effects on Respiratory Health

Red clover has positive effects on inflamed lungs and whooping coughs. It is extensively used as an expectorant i.e. eject mucous from respiratory tract. ^{[4, 7]}

Positive Effects on Skin

Red clover has anti-inflammatory effect ^{[1, 2]} and may have wholesome effects on various skin problems including psoriasis, eczema and other skin rashes. ^{[3, 7]}

Effects on Blood Cleansing

Red clover acts as a diuretic i.e. purify the blood and helps body to get rid of excess fluid and hence cleanses blood. ^{[2, 3, 4, 7]} It is also advantageous for liver problems and helps to cleanse liver. ^[3]

Age-old reputable supplement for Long Standing Problems

Red clover has attained reputation for helping various long standing problems. ^{[1, 2, 3, 4]} Scientists believed that it can slow down the progression of abnormal cells and helpful for long standing problems related to prostate and uterus. ^[3]

Other Health Benefits of Red clover

Red clover may suppress appetite, helpful for irritable bowel problems, kidney problems, mouth ulcers, sore throats and weakened immune system. ^{[1, 7]}

Caution prior to take Red clover:

Pregnant and breastfeeding women avoid taking Red clover. ^{[1, 3]}

References:

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_clover
2. Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 231, 232, 236. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
3. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/red-clover-000270.htm
4. Daniel B.Mowrey, Ph.D. The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine. Page No. 53, 54. New Canaan, Connecticut: Keats Publishing, Inc
5. James A. Duke (1997). The Green Pharmacy. Page No. 325, 328, 399. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press Emmaus.
6. Dr. Richard Firshein (1998) The Nutraceutical Revolution. Page No. 291. London: Vermilion
7. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, M.D. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. (3rd edition) Page No. 107. Penguin Putnam INC. New York: Avery.

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