Red Clover 2.5% Isoflavones

Botanical: Trifolium pratense
Family: Fabaceae (pea) - Leguminosae/Papilionaceae (legume)

Other common names: Trefoil, Purple Clover, Broad Red, Wild Clover, Cleaver Grass, Marl Grass, Cow Grass

Red Clover has been used for centuries as a fine expectorant and an analgesic and is also a wonderful blood purifier and cleanser.  Red Clover is a vitally nutritional, mineral-rich herb that is used as a great tonic for overall good health.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Red Clover grows in Europe and North America and is a plant that grows best where soils are rich in calcium, phosphorus and potassium.  The ancients called it Triphyllon, meaning "three leaves." This term also relates to the common name, Clover, which stems from clava, meaning "three-leaved."  The three leaves were said to correspond to the triad goddesses of Mythology, and later to the Holy Trinity in Christianity. The flowering tops are used medicinally.  In Europe, Red Clover is widely cultivated and used as a tonic and a salad herb, and it is used by honey makers to add a mild, sweet taste to their honey.  Like Alfalfa Leaf, it serves as common fodder for domestic animals.   Herbalists have long prized this herb for its traditional use as a blood purifier, expelling toxins from the bloodstream. Primary chemical constituents of Red Clover include phenolic glycosides (salicylic acid), essential oil (methyl salicylate), sitosterol, genistein, flavonoids, coumarins, cyanogenic glycosides, silica, choline and lecithin.  Red Clover also contains vitamin A, C, B-complex, calcium, chromium, iron and magnesium.  Researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have found anti-cancer properties in this herb.  Red Clover is one of the most useful remedies for children with skin problems, and because it is mild, it makes an excellent nutritional supplement for children. The expectorant and antispasmodic action give this remedy a role in the treatment of coughs and bronchitis, but especially in whooping cough, dry cough and colds.  Red Clover also increases the production of mucus and urine flow, helping relieve irritation and inflammation of the urinary tract.  As a digestive aid, Red Clover stimulates the production of digestive fluids and bile.  It is also said to relieve constipation and help soothe inflammation of the bowel, stomach and intestines.  Red Clover contains easily-absorbed calcium and magnesium that are thought to tone and relaxe the nervous system, relieving tension due to stress and the associated headaches, which are further relieved by the silicic acid content.  Clinical evidence shows that there is a basis for its long-standing tradition in treating malignant disease, and its antimicrobial properties are said to be  effective against tuberculosis.  For women, Red Clover is quite special.  It contains stilbene, which is believed to stimulate eostrogenic activity, thus possibly increasing fertility and reducing "hot flashes" experienced by women during menopause.  It also supports the uterus with its vitamin content, and the high protein content nourishes the whole body.  There is also an alkalizing effect, which is believed to improve vaginal and uterine acid/alkaline balance.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use of Red Clover; however, due to its coumarin content, the potential to enhance anticoagulant effects exists.  Because Red Clover Red may have estrogenic activity, it should be avoided or used cautiously by patients with hormone-sensitive disease. Taking Red Clover and a contraceptive may cause the contraceptive not to work well.

Capsule Information:
Our Red Clover supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.