Bee pollen contains nearly all the nutrients needed to sustain life. It has long been revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an energy and nutritive tonic.
Description
Learn about Red Clover
Red clover is considered an alterative, helping gradually restore proper bodily functions. Sometimes referred to as a blood cleanser, it assists in detoxification.
Botanical name: Trifolium pratense
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Red clover is considered an alterative, helping gradually restore proper bodily functions. Sometimes referred to as a blood cleanser, it assists in detoxification and is thus used
for chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Red clover is one of the richest sources of phytoestrogens and is therefore used for menopause, PMS, irregular periods, breast health as well as reducing the risk of benign prostate hyperplasia.
It is traditionally used for respiratory problems such as coughs, bronchitis and asthma due to its antispasmodic and expectorant actions.
Preparation: Use 1-2 tsp per cup. Pour just boiled water over leaves, infuse 10 minutes.
Drink as needed.
Reference: David Hoffman (2003), Medical Herbalism, pp. 590
Red Clover Common Uses
Breast health, Bronchitis, Cancer, Coughs, Detoxification, Fertility, Hormonal balancing, Infertility, Lung health, Menopause, Menstrual complaints, Oedema, PMS, Psoriasis, Respiratory ailments, Skin conditions, Skin health,
Red Clover Actions
Alterative, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Lymphatic,
Red Clover Recipes
Red Clover Precautions
Red Clover may have oestrogenic activity and theoretically may interfere with tamoxifen efficacy if used with Tamoxifen.
