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Red Clover

Red Clover

Latin Name: Trifolium pratense
Description of Appearance: Red Clover is a herbaceous species of flowering plant in the legume family. It typically has trifoliate leaves and red to purple flowers.
Common Names:
  • Red Clover
  • Wild Clover
  • Purple Clover

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Relieve menopausal symptoms

Active Ingredients: Isoflavones
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers, leaves
Preperation Method: Capsules or tea

Ease respiratory conditions

Active Ingredients: Coumestans
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers
Preperation Method: Infusion or tincture

Improve cardiovascular health

Active Ingredients: Isoflavones, Coumestans
Part Of Plant Used: Flowers, leaves
Preperation Method: Infusion or extract

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Isoflavones

Description Isoflavones are plant-based compounds with estrogen-like properties. They are a type of phytoestrogen commonly found in legumes.

Coumestans

Description Coumestans are a type of phytoestrogen that are naturally occurring compounds found in plants. They have been studied for their potential health benefits.