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Red Clover, a plant that is grown wild, is referred to as many different names such as beebread, purple clover, cow grass and meadow clover. This meadow plant grows naturally in Europe as well as Asia and in recent years has been cultivated in North America. It has traditionally been given to livestock such as cattle for grazing purposes; however there are also other purposes of this wild plant that benefit humans as well.
The purpley red flowers that bloom on this plant are thought to be rich in several nutrients need by the human body for essential processes. The nutrients contained within red clover include calcium, chromium, niacin, magnesium, thiamin, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin C. Red clover also contains isoflavones which are also very beneficial for the treatment of many conditions. Specifically, this vividly colored plant is beneficial in treating coughs, asthma, bronchitis, conditions of the skin, jaundice and disorders of the joints as well as improving circulation by cleansing the blood. Red clover has also been used to treat several symptoms related to menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats and bone loss. There are also indications that red clover may be supportive of good cardiovascular health.
While there are no known adverse side affects related to the use of the plant, it is recommended that women who are pregnant or nursing avoid use of products containing this herb. Some studies have reported infertility in livestock who are fed copious amounts of grazing material containing this flower. There have been no indications of the plant causing infertility in humans at this point. Due to the fact that isoflavones are comprised in part of estrogens, there are contradictory reports concerning the risk of isoflavone concentrates increasing the risk of breast cancer.
Red clover is available in a variety of forms including oil, teas, tablets, tinctures and liquid extract. Consumers interested in red clover products should be aware that isoflavone isolated products are not recommended for use in children. Other forms of red clover products, which do not contain isoflavone concentrated red clover, are suitable for use in children, especially as a short-term cough remedy.
The purpley red flowers that bloom on this plant are thought to be rich in several nutrients need by the human body for essential processes. The nutrients contained within red clover include calcium, chromium, niacin, magnesium, thiamin, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin C. Red clover also contains isoflavones which are also very beneficial for the treatment of many conditions. Specifically, this vividly colored plant is beneficial in treating coughs, asthma, bronchitis, conditions of the skin, jaundice and disorders of the joints as well as improving circulation by cleansing the blood. Red clover has also been used to treat several symptoms related to menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats and bone loss. There are also indications that red clover may be supportive of good cardiovascular health.
While there are no known adverse side affects related to the use of the plant, it is recommended that women who are pregnant or nursing avoid use of products containing this herb. Some studies have reported infertility in livestock who are fed copious amounts of grazing material containing this flower. There have been no indications of the plant causing infertility in humans at this point. Due to the fact that isoflavones are comprised in part of estrogens, there are contradictory reports concerning the risk of isoflavone concentrates increasing the risk of breast cancer.
Red clover is available in a variety of forms including oil, teas, tablets, tinctures and liquid extract. Consumers interested in red clover products should be aware that isoflavone isolated products are not recommended for use in children. Other forms of red clover products, which do not contain isoflavone concentrated red clover, are suitable for use in children, especially as a short-term cough remedy.
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