The inconspicuous food plant of many gardeners and a curse has a long tradition as a medicinal plant. Sun, for example, red clover was traditionally used to treat infections and inflammation, especially tuberculosis and whooping cough, for water retention and to accelerate healing. Even today, red clover is a component of various cough syrup. Nowadays Trifolium pratense - along with soy, dong quai , Agnus castus , Mexican Yam , hop and cohosh - mainly with 'Menopause plant' known. Scientific studies show that red clover contains four phytoestrogens: biochanin A, formononetin, daidzein and genistein (the latter two are also included in soy ). As these plant estrogens mimic the action of endogenous estrogens in the climacteric can be reduced if the level of sex hormones, helpful for menopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes. (More information at:. Natural progesterone and not only in the climacteric - Soy )
The fact that large quantities of red clover eating cows get bigger teat, has meant that the plant is touted as a natural breast enlargement products. (However, there are no human studies on the subject!) Another study raises the question whether the positive effect of red clover in the menopause is due to the fact that the opiate receptors 'dock', which activity have a strong influence on temperature regulation, mood and hormone levels and.
It seems that red clover in menopausal women, the vessel elasticity and circulation support, and so may also be good for people could be high blood pressure and circulation problems (red clover also contains tocopherols, which are important for a healthy cardiovascular system).
red clover can be prepared as a tea or purchased in capsule form. Although there seems to be at a moderate income, no side effects, is in medical studies suggest that there are no data on long-term use. Pregnant women and persons who must avoid estrogen (such as for breast cancer), red clover should not eat. Extremely high doses are associated with miscarriage, birth defects, infertility and growth disorders. People with cardiovascular disease and women who 'the Pill ', should consult their doctor before taking.
References:
Coon JT, et al: Trifolium pratense isoflavones in the treatment of menopausal hot flushes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Phytomedicine 2007; 14:153-9. Nissan
HP et al: A red clover (Trifolium pratense) phase II clinical extract poss esses opiate activity. J Ethnopharmacol 2007, 112:207-10. Red clover may combat hot
flushes. BBC News. 2. August 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4738277.stm
Vitamin Stuff. Red clover. http://www.vitaminstuff.com/herbs-red-clover.html
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