Trifolium pratense

The English names for this herb are Purple Clover, Red clover, Trefoil, Wild Clover.

Warning: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using Red clover: hormone-related tumors (e.g., breast cancer, uterine cancer), stroke, liver disease, blood clots, migraine headache, heart problems, kidney problems, seizures. Liquid preparations of Red clover may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of Red clover. This product should not be used in infants or children. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Red clover should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Red clover passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Red clover is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Description

Trifolium pratense. A small perennial herb with fleshy red or white flowers

Pharmacological Actions

None recorded.

Indications

The indications of Trifolium pratense are Cough, Bronchitis, Acne, Boils, Eczema, Cancer, Skin Complaints, Symptoms caused by menopause.

Contraindications

The contraindications of Trifolium pratense are Diabetes, Liver Diseases, Alcohol dependence.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	0.000 – 0.000	Tea: 3 cups per day. Tincture: 2 to 4 milliliters 3 times per day
Flower(dried)	2.000 – 3.000 Tsp.	250ml of boil waetr to 2-3 teaspoons of dried flowers and steeping covered for 10-15 minutes three cups per day.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Trifolium pratense.

Substitutes

No information regarding Trifolium pratense's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituent of Trifolium pratense is Isoflavone [that theoretically could help prevent certain types of cancer.].

Antidotes

No information regarding Trifolium pratense's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trifolium pratense. (work in progress)