Red Clover uses

What is red clover
The herb Red Clover belongs to the family of plants called legumes. Red clover contains phytoestrogens�compounds similar to the female hormone estrogen

Common Names : red clover, cow clover, meadow clover, wild clover
Latin Name : Trifolium pratense

The isoflavones and phytoestrogens from red clover have been used to treat the symptoms of menopause, it is widely used as an alternative to HRT after undergoing a hysterectomy.
Current uses of red clover are for menopausal symptoms, breast pain associated with menstrual cycles, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and symptoms of prostate enlargement.
Historically, red clover has been used for cancer and respiratory problems, such as whooping cough, asthma, and bronchitis.

Side Effects and Cautions
Red clover seems to be safe for most adults when used for short periods of time. No serious adverse effects have been reported. Though you should inform your doctor if you going to use it for a long period of time as an alternative to conventional treatment such as HRT.

Dosage and Administration:
Red clover is available in a variety of preparations, including teas, tinctures, tablets, capsules, liquid extract, and extracts standardized to specific isoflavone contents. It can also be prepared as an ointment for topical (skin) application.

Dose may vary from person to person, but general guidelines are as follows:

Dried herb (used for tea): 1 - 2 tsp dried flowers or flowering tops steeped in 8 oz. hot water for 1/2 hour; drink 2 - 3 cups daily
Powdered herb (available in capsules): 40 - 160 mg per day, or 28 - 85 mg of red clover isoflavones
Tincture (1:5, 30% alcohol): 60 - 100 drops (3 - 5 mL) three times per day; may add to hot water as a tea
Fluid Extract (1:1): 1 mL three times per day; may add to hot water as a tea
Standardized red clover isoflavone extracts: directions on product labels should be carefully followed
Topical treatment (such as for psoriasis or eczema): an infusion, liquid extract, or ointment containing 10 - 15% flowerheads; apply as needed unless irritation develops. Do not apply to an open wound without a doctor's supervision.
Red clover is widely used in tablet form as this is the most easy to take

Although some red clover isoflavones are being studied for a variety of conditions, it is important to remember that extracts of red clover isoflavones are very different from the whole herb. In fact, they represent only a small, highly concentrated part of the entire herb.

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Side Effects and Cautions Red clover seems to be safe for most adults when used for short periods of time. No serious adverse effects have been reported. Though you should inform your doctor if you going to use it for a long period of time as an alternative to conventional treatment such as HRT.

Dosage and Administration: Red clover is available in a variety of preparations, including teas, tinctures, tablets, capsules, liquid extract, and extracts standardized to specific isoflavone contents. It can also be prepared as an ointment for topical (skin) application.

Side Effects and Cautions
Red clover seems to be safe for most adults when used for short periods of time. No serious adverse effects have been reported. Though you should inform your doctor if you going to use it for a long period of time as an alternative to conventional treatment such as HRT.

Dosage and Administration:
Red clover is available in a variety of preparations, including teas, tinctures, tablets, capsules, liquid extract, and extracts standardized to specific isoflavone contents. It can also be prepared as an ointment for topical (skin) application.