Red clover herb is good for whooping cough, spasm, and cancer.This medicinal herb is an alternative medicine for gastrointestinal problemsRed clover (trifolium pratense) is a species of clover, native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa, but planted and naturalized in many other regions. There is also the white clover and it is of the family, Leguminosae The common names are wild clover, cleaver grass, purple clover, trefoil and cow grass. It has alterative and antispasmodic properties. The herb can be used as a tea to treat gastrointestinal problems. The tea has a pleasant taste and the parts used are the flowers or blossoms. Traditionally, red clover flowers were used to treat respiratory conditionsThe flowers were used in ancient times to treat respiratory problems, colds, flu and infections. Just make a strong tea and use it as salve for any skin condition.It has been used for a variety of other medicinal purposes, such as bronchitis, burns, ulcers, sedation, asthma, lung congestion, and syphilis. Drinking the tea helps stimulate immune function to assist the body to remove toxic waste products. It is often useful for relieving skin problems and to boost estrogen levels in women with estrogen deficiencies.
It is believed that certain compounds found in the herb can prevent prostate cancerScientists believe that the compounds in this medicinal herb called isoflavones can help to prevent prostate cancer. There are supplements in the stores and it is best to take half the daily dose in the morning and the other half in the evening. It is said that taking the dose with food rich in carbohydrates may aid you to absorb more isoflavones.It contains calcium and magnesium which can relax the nervous system and improve fertility. However, do not use this herb if you are pregnant.
Infusion, fomentation and poulticesAn infusion made by one ounce to one pint of boiling water may be used in cases of bronchial and whooping cough.Fomentation and poultices of the herb may used to ease cancerous growths. To use as a poultice slightly crush the fresh flowers and then steep in a small amount hot water for 3 hours.
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