RED CLOVER

Red Clover is a source of many valuable nutrients including calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, lead, sodium, zinc & vitamin C, E, P, B2, B, etc..

Clover is especially popular because it contained coumarin - parts that lower blood clotting. Due to this property, the herbal medicine can replace aspirin.

The plant has a laxative effect, stimulates urine & bile secretion, has anti-inflammatory & anti-tumor effects, stops bleeding, relieves pain. This herb acts as an antibiotic, an appetite suppressant & a relaxant. Clover can be used as a diuretic.

Helps to expel toxins in cases where skin & glandular problems are associated with chronic constipation. 

Clover tea can be taken in case of constipation, liver problems & poor appetite.

Red Clover has been used for hundreds of years to improve liver function, which is essential to hormonal balance. 

This herb is also supportive of kidney function.

Red Clover is one of the best blood purifying herbs. 

Preparations made from different parts of the plant can be used to prevent anemia, painful menstruation, inflammation of the bladder & uterine bleeding.

Red Clover contains a high concentration of phytoestrogens, which mimic the action of female hormones in the body & is helpful in relieving the symptoms of menopause. It is used for hot flashes/flushes, PMS, breast health, improving urine production. Headaches, insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes are just related to estrogen levels falling.

Today Red Clover is included in some herbal supplements that claim to promote natural breast enlargement.
Red Clover works well with Calendula for relieving swollen & painful breasts, but concentrated extract should not be used during pregnancy & breastfeeding.

Red Clover aids in improved circulatory function, this is very important for all functions of the body, but it is important to have good circulation to the genitals for reproductive function, has been shown to increase cervical mucous, aiding vaginal dryness.

It is also used to help prevent osteoporosis & limiting the development of benign prostate hyperplasia. 

The extract from the roots is used to treat inflammation of the ovaries & tumors. Red Clover may be effective for treating cancers of the breast, ovaries & lymphatic system.

In addition, the Red Clover leaves also help with rheumatic pains. Wraps made of flowers help relieve joint pain & rheumatism. Clover baths also work well for rheumatic pains.

Red Clover's constituents are thought to stimulate the immune system.

Red Clover has traditionally been used to treat inflammation & infection, including syphilis, venereal disease & tuberculosis.

Red Clover has also been used to treat coughs, bronchitis & respiratory system congestion.

Red Clover may also help the arteries remain strong & flexible, which may also help to prevent some of the plaque deposits that may lead to a atherosclerosis, heart attack or a stroke, reduces the possibility of blood clots, lowers cholesterol, improves circulation of the blood.

In addition, the plant preparation is used to treat children with rickets. 

Red clover preparations can be used to help speed wound healing & ease chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis. 

Flowers can be mashed up to produce a syrupy paste, which is then applied to skin disorders such as open sores or athlete’s foot.

Fresh broken leaves can be used on wounds: to stop external bleeding, on abscesses & inflammation.
Fresh juice made from Red Clover is an effective treatment for purulent inflammation of the finger, tuberculosis of the skin, inflammation of the ears & eyes, eye pain. 

Topical uses of Red Clover also include skin ulcers, burns & chronic skin conditions, including eczema.

It has been found to be helpful in quitting smoking.

The flowers of the Red Clover with the upper leaves should be collected at the beginning of flowering & dried at 60-70 ° C. It is important to avoid over-drying, otherwise they will lose its therapeutic effect.  The dried herb can be stored in a closed glass container or linen bag for up to a year.

The Clover works best when you start with small amounts & increase them gradually.

PRECAUTIONS:

Excessive consumption of Clover leaves or flowers can cause diarrhea or gas problems, especially if consumed fresh. 

For some people, Clover causes a skin rash. 

Large amounts of Clover should not be used in people with a history of estrogen-associated breast or genital tumors, endometriosis or myoma. According to some sources, excessive consumption of leaves can lead to miscarriage or infertility. 

Clover contains cyanogenic glycosides, which can be converted into dangerous cyanide in the body.

RECIPES:

Young Clover leaves can be added to salads, sandwich spreads, used in bread, pastry & pancake mix, soups, casseroles & stews. They can be chopped with beans or chickpeas for mixing into bread spreads. The dried leaves are suitable for green flour mixtures, which can be added to your casseroles, soups & sauces.  

The flowers taste better if the green parts are removed before use. Due to the sweetness of the flowers, they become excellent additives in many foods & drinks. They can be chopped into bread, pastry or muffin dough, porridge & vegetable dishes & flavor or complement salads. Clover flowers go especially well with cucumbers & pumpkins. The flowers can also be baked. 

Both fresh & dried flowers make a good tea, either alone or with other natural herbs. 

The flowers can be made into wine & syrup or added to smoothies.

A few tiny florets are a delightful addition to a summer iced tea:
a cup of iced mint tea with a lemon slice & 5-10 tiny clover florets floating on top.
You can also press the fresh florets into the icing on a summer birthday cake.

Red clover tea:

Simply add  a cup of boiling water to 1 tbsp of dried or fresh clover flowers & drink 3 times a day.

Anemia: Pour 3 tsp of chopped flowers of Clover into a cup of hot water, let stand in a closed container for an hour & strain. Drink a quarter of a cup 3x a day before meals. 

Decreased appetite: pour 1 tsp of Clover flowers in a cup of hot water, let simmer for 5 minutes. 

Take 1 tbsp 4x a day.

Red Clover Blossom Syrup:

1 l Red Clover blossoms
1 l water
4 cups sugar
1 Lemon or Orange chopped, with peel. Lemon or Orange is optional..
Bring water & sugar to boil.
Pour syrup over the Lemon/Orange & Red Clovers.
Leave in fridge for a few days.
Strain.
Pour into the jars air-tight.
Store in cool place.

Red Clover Salad:

2 cups rice
3 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp lemon juice
1½ tsp salt
6 scallions, chopped
1 cup walnuts (you can use any nuts )
1 cup chopped dried fruit (try raisins, dates, or apricots)
2 cups Red Clover flowers, plucked out of the flower heads.
Cook rice until done.
Cool completely before mixing salad.
Add all the above ingredients & mix thoroughly.

Lymphatic Congestion Tea:

2 parts Red Clover flower
1 part calendula flower
1 part violet leaf
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the 1 tsp of herb & let to infuse for 10-15 min.
Drink 2 to 3 cups of tea daily.
Continue for 3 weeks, then discontinue for 2 weeks & repeat as needed.
If you tend toward swollen glands or a fibrocystic breast condition, or you have had cancer in the past, this is a good formula to use fairly consistently.

Tincture: 

Add to the 20g of Clover florets 500 ml of vodka, cover. 

Allow the bottle to stand in a sunny place for 10 days. 

Take 1-2 tbsp a day.

MAGIC:

Tradition holds that clover is the favorite plant of the fairies. Holding clover in your hand is thought to gain you "fairy sight" (the ability to see the fairies).

Red Clover is used in a ritual bath to attract money & prosperity to the bather & is also used as a floor wash to chase out evil & unwanted ghosts. Carry some dried clover in your wallet to bring financial gain your way, or keep it in your pocket when you’re at a gaming table.

Clover was once used to ward off witches & other evil forces. Hang a bundle over your door to keep negative entities away or plant it in your front yard, around the edge of your property.

Because of its cleansing properties, you can dry some clover & burn it like you would sage or sweet grass, as part of a smudging or purification ritual.

Finding a four leaved clover has always been considered a lucky charm. Four-leaf clovers are also traditionally used to see fairies & other spirits, to heal illnesses & to avoid being drafted into the military. 

Three leaved-clovers are worn as a protective talisman & two-leaved clovers are used by young women to get a glimpse of a future lover.

With its three leaves, Clover is a very shamanic plant allowing one to see into & interact with the Other world. It is a good talisman of protection & power for traveling out of body & walking between worlds.

Pick a two-leaved clover & place it inside your right shoe.
If you are a woman, the first young man you encounter will possess the same first name or initials as the man destined to be your future husband.
If you are a man, the first name or initials of your future bride will be revealed by the name of the first young lady you encounter.