Red clover – a remedy for menopausal ailments?

You will find it in parks and meadows, lawns and pastures. This completely inconspicuous flower has great power. The source of this power is isoflavones and other nutrients that are similar to female estrogen. This means that they can minimize the symptoms of menopause. Moreover, this is not the only use of red clover.

The flowers of this plant are used for medicinal purposes. diastolic, regenerating, diuretic, detoxifying, sedative and expectorant effect. In 1999, the attention of scientists focused on the isoflavones present in clover. Since then, red clover has been widely used as a natural remedy to counteract the problems that occur during menopause. What’s more, isoflavones have a positive effect on triglyceride levels, so it is an excellent means of preventing cervical cancer.

It helps in safely minimizing and even eliminating ailments such as:

• night sweats
• Hot flushes,
• Bone problems
• Sleep disturbance
• Vasomotor and emotional disorders,
• Mood swings.

Properties of red clover. When is it worth reaching for?

In addition to isoflavones, it contains numerous vitamins – A, B, C, E, P, and microelements such as calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. It can be used to cleanse the body of toxins and harmful metabolic products. By using it as a drinking infusion, we will improve the general condition of our skin, cleanse the blood, eliminate inflammation, irritation and support the treatment of some diseases, e.g. eczema or psoriasis. The anti-inflammatory effect will also contribute to easing the symptoms of diseases such as gout and arthritis.

Thanks to its expectorant properties, red clover is worth using in case of respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia or bronchial diseases. In addition, it will have a slightly calming effect, which will also facilitate the removal of residual secretion.

When is it best to use red clover:

• In order to purify the lymph and blood,
• To strengthen immunity,
• Accelerating the healing of blemishes and wounds,
• Bronchitis and pneumonia,
• Treatment of psoriasis, eczema,
• At menopause,
• To cleanse the lymph nodes,
• Help in lowering the level of cholesterol in the body.

Red clover should not be used by pregnant women, people using blood thinners, with hormonal disorders.