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Red Clover has a long history of herbal use, dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. It has garnered a reputation as an immune fortifier with possible anticancer qualities.
It's also an especially effective remedy
for eczema (particularly children), psoriasis, shingles and acne. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute have discovered that it contains certain anti-tumor properties: genistein and the antioxidant tocopherol (a form of Vitamin E), which has prevented breast tumors in animal studies. Many herbalists recommend Red Clover as a valuable supplement to conventional treatment of HIV/AIDS and cancer (especially of the breast and ovaries). For tumors to grow, they need a blood supply, and they send out signals that coax the body into growing blood vessels right into them, a process called angiogenesis. Several leading cancer researchers have found ways to stop these new blood vessels from forming, thereby starving tumors. It turns out that one compound with an anti-angiogenic effect is genistein, a constituent of Red Clover. If you are trying to kick the smoking habit, try drinking Red Clover tea daily. It seems to offer a measure of protection. Relaxing to nerves and the entire system. Its expectorant qualities help in treating whooping cough, other types of coughs and bronchitis. Red Clover may act as a digestive aid and in large doses may act like estrogen (it's rich in phytoestrogens/formononetin)--helping alleviate symptoms of menopause and menstrual cramps.
Should not be taken during pregnancy or by those taking blood-thinning medications.
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