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The Incredible Health Secrets of Red Clover

You may have known this plant by other names like Clovone, Cow Clover, Meadow Clover, Purple Clover, Trifolium pratense, Wild Clover, Beebread etc. However, Red clover as it is popularly known is not only pleasant to see, but similar, to the various names it owns has versatile beneficial properties that practitioners of traditional medicine recognize and promote.

Phytochemical Significance of Red Clover

Red clover is considered an abundant resource of isoflavones, which also attributes to the many health benefiting properties that Red Clover is believed to possess. Isoflavones are water-soluble chemicals that exert an estrogen like effect. The other nutrients found in Red clover are calcium, magnesium, chromium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, phosphorus and potassium.

Traditional Uses of Red Clover

Red clover is a multipurpose plant; as a fodder crop, the plant benefits the soil by fixing nitrogen levels, thereby improving soil fertility. On the other hand, due to its high phytoestrogen constituents, it is traditionally employed in rejuvenating several organ systems of the body.

Red Clover Health Benefits Potentially Include:

Regulating the female endocrine system
Detoxifying and flushing toxins from the body
Enhancing the immune system
Benefiting the body’s bones and improving joint flexibility
Improving cardiovascular and arterial health
Maintaining healthy organ systems including the lungs, digestive organs and blood

Scientific Evidence has Also Thrown Light on the Possible Therapeutic Effects of Red clover

Various clinical studies have been conducted to identify the therapeutic proficiency of Red clover and growing research has opened the possibility of using red clover in managing several medical conditions affecting the skin, respiratory organs, immune system, female reproductive system, bones and heart.

Some of the studies conducted on Red Clover for clinical conditions are:

Menopause: Studies suggest that red clover may be helpful in managing hot flushes and other symptoms related to menopause because of their phytoestrogenic content. [1, 2]
Heart health: A clinical assessment indicated that red clover may improve arterial compliance and cardiovascular health. 3
Bone strength: An In vivo study showed that red clover may help strengthen the bone structure of the body. 4
Skin: A Clinical evaluation of lab subjects treated with red clover isoflavones for 14 weeks reported that the plant extract improved skin cell structure. The amount of collagen was also significantly increased. Thus, the results indicated that red clover may possess natural anti-ageing and skin rejuventating properties. 5
Menstruation: Studies suggest that red clover possesses phytoestrogens that may help balance the estrogen levels, reduce PMS symptoms, and protect the endometrium from abnormal cell proliferation . [6, 7, 8]
Immune system: Research suggest that red clover possesses natural anti-oxidants that help in scavenging free radicals, eliminating toxins and boosting the immune system. 9

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Dr. Khyati Dave Homeopathic Consultant

Dr.Khyati has a B.H.M.S degree from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Mumbai. She is a licensed Homoeopath, with over 4 years of clinical experience in Homeopathy, as well as Allopathy. She also holds a certified Degree in Nutrition & Health Education. She is associated with the field of Wellness & Nutrition for several years. She conducts seminars on Pre-Motherhood for pregnant women. Dr.Khyati can assist you on Home remedies, Diet, Nutrition, Alternative Medicine and Homeopathy. She is thoroughly versed with Biogetica's groundbreaking line of full spectrum products. Being a reservoir of information on natural health, she can be of immense help to you in your journey towards health and freedom!