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RED CLOVER
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Red Clover is excellent
for liver and kidney
detoxification, along with
many other things ... |
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RED CLOVER |
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Red Clover is a
strong blood
cleanser |
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The pretty flowering
tops of the red
clover are the
medicinally active
part of the plant.
Red clover is a
phytoestrogenic
agent. This means
that it contains
plant estrogens,
compounds that look
similar to human
estrogen and can
interact with
estrogen receptors
in the human body.
The important thing
to remember is that
these plant
estrogens only
stimulate the
receptors a fraction
of the amount that
the hormone estrogen
would. |
Therefore red clover
can be used to treat
conditions of high
estrogen activity,
by blocking the
activity of the
hormone estrogen.
It can also treat
conditions of low
estrogen activity by
binding to vacant
receptor sites and
causing a bit of
hormonal
stimulation. Red
clover is used to
treat menopausal
symptoms, like hot
flashes, anxiety and
depression, and PMS.
A liquid extract of
red clover is
popular in Europe as
a detoxification
agent that targets
the kidneys and
liver.
Red clover
supplements can be
purchased as
encapsulated herb,
loose herb or liquid
extract. Be sure to
purchase a product
that has been
standardized to the
isoflavone content.
This is an assurance
that the product
contains red clover
and has some active
properties. Red
clover can be found
in formulas for
hormonal balancing
and detoxification.
Red clover should
not be used
concurrently with
blood thinners or
NSAIDs. Individuals
with active bleeding
or blood disorders
should not use red
clover.
Breastfeeding
mothers, pregnant
women and those with
a history of
estrogen sensitive
tumours should not
use red clover.
Discontinue red
clover 14 days prior
to surgery or dental
work. Theoretically
red clover may alter
levels of oral
contraceptives or
hormone replacement
medication. |
Red Clover–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Aerial
parts. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Hormonal
imbalances,
PMS,
menopausal
symptoms,
liver and
kidney
detoxification. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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500mg daily,
standardized
to 40mg
isoflavones.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin B
complex,
calcium,
magnesium,
soy
isoflavones,
red clover,
dong quai. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Red clover
should not
be used
concurrently
with blood
thinners or
NSAIDs.
Individuals
with active
bleeding or
blood
disorders
should not
use red
clover.
·
Breastfeeding
mothers,
pregnant
women and
those with a
history of
estrogen
sensitive
tumours
should not
use red
clover.
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Discontinue
red clover
14 days
prior to
surgery or
dental work. |
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that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
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