| Red clover is also commonly referred to as wild | | | | Institute have uncovered some anticancer activity in |
| clover, purple clover, meadow clover, honeysuckle | | | | red clover, including daidzein and genistein activity. |
| clover, or cow grass. This herb is a member of the | | | | Even though the findings are preliminary and the use |
| pea family. It is commonly found in pastures, lawns, | | | | of red clover as a cancer treatment has not yet |
| along roadsides, and in meadows. Many consider this | | | | been validated, research is continuing to show |
| herb to be a nuisance and, thus, they try to eliminate | | | | promising results. |
| it from their lawns. However, this is not easily | | | | Externally, red clover has been used to treat skin |
| accomplished due to red clover's hearty nature. | | | | problems such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and even |
| The use of red clover most likely originated in Europe. | | | | vaginal irritation. It can also be applied topically to |
| There, it was used as an expectorant and a diuretic. | | | | burns, boils, sores, and ulcers. Red clover has also |
| Additionally, it was burned as incense to invoke the | | | | been documented for use in treating AIDS, syphilis, |
| spirits of the deceased. Some people even wore the | | | | and leprosy. This herb can be applied externally to |
| leaves of red clover as charms against evil. The red | | | | help soothe lymphatic swelling and as an eyewash. |
| clover was revered by early Christians because they | | | | In short, the flowers of red clover are used to |
| associated its three leaves with the Trinity. The | | | | provide alterative, antibiotic, antispasmodic, blood |
| flowers of this plant were dried by the ancient | | | | purifier, nutritive, sedative, stimulant, and vulnerary |
| Chinese and then put in pillows to help relax both the | | | | properties. The primary nutrients found in red clover |
| body and mind. The Native Americans used red | | | | are calcium, cobalt, copper, iron, magnesium, |
| clover as an infusion gargle for sore throats, | | | | manganese, nickel, selenium, sodium, tin, and vitamins |
| whooping cough, and asthma. Additionally, they used | | | | A, C, B-complex, F, and P. Primarily, red clover is |
| it on children because it was a milder, safer way to | | | | extremely beneficial in dealing with acne, AIDS/HIV, |
| fight debilitating childhood diseases. | | | | athlete's foot, blood impurities, bronchitis, cancer, |
| This herb has been used for treating cancer, | | | | eczema, leukemia, liver disorders, nervous disorders, |
| bronchitis, nervous conditions, spasms, and toxins in | | | | psoriasis, skin disorders, spasms, and the effects of |
| the body. It is considered by herbalists to be a blood | | | | toxins. |
| cleanser. Herbalists also recommend this mild herb in | | | | Additionally, this herb is very helpful in treating |
| formulas when using a cleansing program. Red clover | | | | arthritis, asthma, boils, burns, childhood diseases, |
| is often mixed with honey and water to make a | | | | colds, constipation, coughs, muscle cramps, fatigue, |
| cough syrup and act as an expectorant. The herb is | | | | flu, gallbladder, gastric disorders, indigestion, leprosy, |
| a mild sedative and is useful for spasmodic conditions, | | | | lymphatic irritations, rheumatism, sores, syphilis, sore |
| bronchitis, wheezing, and fatigue. Because red clover | | | | throat, tuberculosis, ulcers, urinary infections, vaginal |
| is mild, it can often be used by children. | | | | irritations, whooping cough, and wounds. |
| Research has determined that red clover contains | | | | For more information on red clover, look for this |
| some antibiotic properties that are beneficial in | | | | wonderful herb at your local heath food store. |
| fighting several kinds of bacteria. Among these types | | | | Remember to always look for name brands to |
| of bacteria is the one that causes tuberculosis. | | | | ensure quality and purity of the product you |
| Additionally, red clover has a long history of use in | | | | purchase. |
| treating cancer. Scientists at the National Cancer | | | | |