Red Clover • Trifolium pratense

Parts Used: aerials parts

Affinity: blood, lymph, mucous membranes

Herbal Action: alterative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, expectorant, nutritive, lymphatic

Indications:

• Traditionally used longterm for its vitamin and mineral content and to enhance proper detoxification, useful for chronic skin conditions, gout and rheumatoid arihritis

• Improves circulation in the brain for increased alertness, memory and mental clarity

• Topically used for rashes, psoriasis, eczema and acne

Preferred Preparations: infusion, tincture

Taste: sweet hay

Contraindications: not for use during the last month of pregnancy, with pregnancy complications, or around surgery due to blood thinning effects