Red Clover Herb
$2.00 /oz
Source: Mountain Rose Herbs
Organic Kosher
Origin: USA
COMMON NAME
Standardized: red clover
BOTANICAL NAME
Trifolium pratense L.
Plant Family: Fabaceae
OVERVIEW
Red clover is a low growing perennial, native to northwest Africa, Asia, and Europe. It has since been naturalized and cultivated in many parts of the world, including North America. The flower heads are collected in full bloom, during the summer months.
Druids believed that it could ward off evil spells and witches, while Medieval Christians believed that the three lobbed leaves were associated with the trinity and the four lobbed leaves as a symbol of the cross.
PARTS USED
Dried aerial portions, leaf and flower.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
Tea and extracts. Can be powdered and encapsulated.
PRECAUTIONS
No known precautions.
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This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
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