Red Clover Tops - Organic - 75 g
C$38.00
Gorgeous Red Clover Wildcrafted here on our farm or Organic ~ (Trifolium pratense) harvested at the peak of bloom - containing leaf & flower tops ~ Red clover (Trifolium pratense) contains substances called isoflavones—compounds that are structurally related/similar to estrogen but still balanced by Nature in whole plant form. "Red clover has been used traditionally for discomforts like hot flushes and osteoporosis in Peri- and Post-Menopausal women. Historically, Red clover are most often promoted for menopause, night sweats and osteoporosis."
"Red clover contains isoflavones, which are a type of phytoestrogen — a plant compound that can weakly mimic estrogen in the body. Some research has shown a connection between isoflavone intake and a decrease in osteoporosis risk"
Pharmacological and therapeutic properties of the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.): an overview of the new finding - "Findings revealed that the compositions of red clover promote anti-oxidant and anti-cancer effects. Furthermore, they exude beneficial effects on cardiovascular function and improves symptoms of menopause. Also, these compounds can regulate blood glucose and lipid markers. The effects of the herb on have also been investigated on various tissues including endometrium, breast, skin and reproductive system.Conclusion: In recent studies, the anti-cancer effects of clover (Trifolium) extract co-administrated with standard drugs have been reportedin different cancers."
This makes Red Clover known as a 'blood cleanser" as this is one of it's traditional uses.
75 gram bag - Dried Red Clover Flower Tops - whole dried tops
Our Essential Wellness Botanicals that contain our Farm harvested Red Clover -
Source:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8069620/
Effects of isoflavone interventions on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32524173/
"Our findings revealed that the compositions of red clover promote anti-oxidant and an-ti-cancer effects. Furthermore, they exude beneficial effects on cardiovascular functionand improve-symptoms of menopause. Also, these compounds can regulate blood glucose and lipid markers. The effects of the herb on have also been investigated on various tissues including endometrium, breast, skin and reproductive system. CONCLUSION: In recent studies, the anti-cancer effects of clover (Trifolium) extract co-administrated with standard drugs have been reportedin different cancers."
Source: Pharmacological and therapeutic properties of the Red Clover (Trifo- lium pratense L.): an overview of the new findings - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353572860_Pharmacological_and_therapeutic_properties_of_the_Red_Clover_Trifo-_lium_pratense_L_an_overview_of_the_new_findings
NOTE - Red Clover may not be suited for women with estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Red Clover - Flower Tops
Latin name - Trifolium pratense
Origin - Wildcrafted Peterborough Ontario - StonehouseHolistics Farm
Native to: Europe, Western Asia and Northwest Africa, but planted and naturalised in many other regions.
Alternative names - Red Clover, Wild Clover, Cleaver Grass, Marl Grass, Cow Grass, Meadow Trefoil, Purple Clover
Parts used - Flowerheads
Packaging: Harvested, Dried and packaged at our farm in a recycled biodegradable kraft paper bag.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark location in a sealed container. Use within 2 years of purchase.
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Red Clover Tops - Methods of Use
General guidelines for Red Clover use - are as follows: Dried herb (used for tea): 1 to 2 tsp dried flowers or flowering tops steeped in 8 oz. hot water for 1/2 hour; drink 2 to 3 cups daily.
Red Clover can also be tinctured by various methods of your choice.
Red Clover & Breast Cancer Clarity
Red clover isoflavones are safe and well tolerated in women with a family history of breast cancer - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1258/MI.2007.007033?fbclid=IwAR28r9WJxRm5KECmV9hdwBiMEvjkvopc2JhbWjFyiAqyRdyCcgSHTcdFHR8
Effects of red clover extracts on breast cancer cell migration and invasion:
Red Clover in its whole plant form has no ill effects on breast tissue - "The principal isoflavones contained in Red Clover Extract acted as weak estrogenic compounds when administered alone" + has been proven to have tremendous positive impact on the cardio vascular system in females. Pharma likes to declare Red Clover ought not be used by those with a history of breast cancer when in fact ONLY when Red Clover was used in UNISON with chemical synthetic pharmaceutical hormones had there been an issue. It looks like same old story- they blame the plant when it's the DRUG that caused the harm. Namely: Estradiol.
Study Source: Effects of red clover extracts on breast cancer cell migration and invasion - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21615235/
Effects of phytoestrogens derived from red clover on atherogenic adhesion molecules in human endothelial cells - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18467954/
Reference/Studies/Traditional/Cultural Use
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