RED CLOVER

In herbal medicine, red clover is typically used to treat respiratory issues (such as asthma, whooping cough, and bronchitis), skin disorders (such as eczema and psoriasis), inflammatory conditions like arthritis, and women’s health problems¹ (such as menopausal and menstrual symptoms). They’re also a rich source of isoflavones. These are compounds that act as phytoestrogens—plant chemicals similar to the female hormone estrogen. Isoflavone extracts are touted as dietary supplements for high cholesterol and osteoporosis in addition to menopausal symptoms. Preliminary research suggests that red clover may be beneficial in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. In a 2009 lab study using prostate cancer cells, scientists found that treatment with red clover led to a decrease in the prostate-specific antigen (PSA). This is a protein found at elevated levels in men with prostate cancer. The finding suggests the cells were less active. Among herbalists, red clover is said to be a blood purifier. In the book “Back to Eden” by Jethro Kloss it mentions a wonderful story of a postman who was supposed to die from cancer. After taking red clover he lived a long healthy life.