St. Francis Red Clover Liquid - 50ml

RED CLOVER
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:

PARTS USED

• Aerial parts.


APPLICATIONS

• Hormonal imbalances, PMS, menopausal symptoms, liver and kidney detoxification.


OPTIMUM DOSAGE

• 500mg daily, standardized to 40mg isoflavones. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner).


WORKS WELL WITH

• Vitamin B complex, calcium, magnesium, soy isoflavones, red clover, dong quai.


IMPORTANT INOFRMATION

• 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.