Red Clover
Also known as: Cowgrass; Purple Clover; Trefoil; Wild Clover
Description
Red Clover is a biennial or perennial Herb with globular red-to-purple flowers.
Botanical Names
Trifolium pratense
Red Clover is from the Legume (Leguminosae) family.
Parts Used
Flowers and flowering tops.
Leaves
Health Benefits of Red Clover
Cardiovascular System
Red Clover may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [1]
Red Clover may help to prevent the increased rigidity (decreased elasticity) of womens’ Blood Vessels (including Arteries) that occurs as a result of declining Estrogens production during and after Female Menopause (due to the Isoflavonoids content of Red Clover). [2]
Red Clover may increase Hemoglobin levels in Red Blood Cells (according to folklore).
Red Clover may help to prevent High Blood Pressure in post-menopausal women (due to the Isoflavonoids content of Red Clover helping to maintain the elasticity of Blood Vessels in post-menopausal women). [3]
Digestive System
Red Clover has been claimed to alleviate the symptoms of Colitis.
Immune System
Red Clover may help to prevent some forms Cancer: [4]
Red Clover may help to prevent Cancer - Breast.
Red Clover may help to prevent Cancer - Ovaries.
Isoflavonoids from Red Clover bind to Estradiol Receptors in the Breast and Ovaries, which may prevent endogenous Estradiol from initiating the proliferation of Cancer cells in the Breasts and Ovaries. [5]
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