Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) extract benefits include balancing hormonal shifts during PMS, reducing hot flashes and night sweats in menopause, and reducing hypertension.
Red Clover herb is also used for treating skin irritations and slowing skin aging, as well as for improving men’s health by blocking certain enzymes that cause prostate growth.
It is rich in phytosterols, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Dosage: 20-30 drops, 3 times a day.
Precautions:
- Do not take Red Clover if you are taking blood thinning medication. Due to its blood thinning effects, drinking Red Clover is not recommended before surgery as it may exacerbate surgical bleeding.
- Red Clover is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation because it contains phytosterols, with estrogenic and abortifacient properties.
- Not recommended for those taking birth control pills or anyone at high risk of breast cancer.
