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Agrimony Glossary |
Red Clover |
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Trifolium pratense
Red Clover is native to north Atlantic & central Europe, the Mediterranean region, Balkans, Asia Minor, Iran, India, Himalayas, Russia from Arctic south to east Siberia, Caucasus, and the Far East. It spread to England ca 1650 and was carried to America by British colonists. Widely introduced and cultivated, it is a very important herb in regard to women’s health. It is a sweet, cooling, alterative, phytoestrogenic herb that relaxes spasms and has diuretic and expectorant effects. It is recommended for bronchitis, leprosy, and syphilis. It is used internally for skin complaints (especially for eczema and psoriasis), cancers of the breast, esophagus, ovaries & lymphatic system, chronic degenerative diseases, gout, whooping cough, and dry cough.
Dried clover blossoms were put in with soups and stews, where they added vitamins and minerals and a hint of sweetness from their honey. DISCLAIMER: This page is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for accurate diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care professional. The author is neither a chemist nor an herbalist and has had no medical training whatsoever. The content herein is the product of research, not practical experience. |
Clover
tea, made from flowering tops, has been used to stimulate liver and
gallbladder activity and is taken for constipation and sluggish appetite.
A poultice of the plant can be used for athlete’s foot and other skin problems.
