Western Herbalism
Red clover
Trifolium pratense
Also known as Cow Clover, Meadow Clover, Purple Clover, Trefoil, Trifolium, white clover, haresfoot clover.
Decreases rate of bone loss Increases bone density Combines well w/ Echinacea and Arctium Alterative in cancer formulas Lymphagogue affinity to head, neck and pectoral area Improve bone density/slow bone loss rate after 6-12 mos Combines well w/ mineral-rich herbs (Avena, Medicago, Urtica & Equisetum
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Indolent ulcers
- Pharyngitis
- Menopause
- Cough (dry)
- Congestion (respiratory)
- Boils
- Bronchitis
- Cancer (lymph)
- Cancer (lung)
- Pneumonia
- Psoriasis
- Toxin exposure (chronic)
- Cancer (breast)
- Cough (irritable)
- Cough (spastic)
- Cancer
- Acne
- Eczema
- Cancer (prostate)
- Sore throat
- Colic
- Cough
- Cramps
- Muscle spasms
- Respiratory congestion
- Respiratory complaints
- Skin conditions
- Metabolic waste accumulation
- Nutritional deficiency
- Debility
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture (1:2) | 1-3 ml TID | 1-3 mL |
| Infusion | 1 Tbs/c TID | |
| (G6, G7) Liquid extract 1.5-3.0 mL (1 : 1 in 25% alcohol) three times daily .(G6, G7) Tincture 1-2 mL (1 : 10 in 45% alcohol) three times daily | 1.5-3 mL | |
| · Liquid extract (1:1) in 25% alcohol: 1.5-3.0 mL/day | 1.5-3 mL | |
| · Concentrated isoflavone extract: extract containing 40-80 mg total isoflavones daily | 40-80 mg | |
| ACCORDING TO CLINICAL REPORTS Menopausal symptoms: 40-82 mg daily of red clover-derived isoflavones | 40-82 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Decreases rate of bone loss Increases bone density Combines well w/ Echinacea and Arctium Alterative in cancer formulas Lymphagogue affinity to head, neck and pectoral area Improve bone density/slow bone loss rate after 6-12 mos Combines well w/ mineral-rich herbs (Avena, Medicago, Urtica & Equisetum
Action and Therapy. Trifolium is alterative and antispasmodic. It relieves irritability of the respiratory tract, alleviating dry, irritable and spasmodic cough. Whooping cough is especially moderated by it, and it is frequently effective in lessening the distressing cough of measles, though in both disorders it fails as often as it succeeds.
Therapy. Trifolium has been used as a cancer remedy by virtue of specific alterative properties said to exist in it. It was at one time widely advertised. but the profession has failed to observe the effects claimed by the proprietors, and yet it undoubtedly has active alterative properties.
Properties and Uses. This herb is little used in medicine, yet its decoction is somewhat antispasmodic, and enjoys a good family reputation for hooping-cough. An extract, made by evaporating the decoction in the usual way, is a rather stimulating article; and is valuable as an application to indolent ulcers and cancers.
Drawn from Cook's Physio-Medical Dispensatory; Scudder's Specific Medication and Specific Medicines; King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd); Ellingwood's American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy, and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
In formulas
Red clover stands in 4 documented formulas in the library, among them Menopause Support Formula, Eczema & Chronic Skin Formula, Gentle Detoxification Formula.
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