Description
Source: Mountain Rose Herbs_x000D_
Organic + Kosher_x000D_
Origin: USA_x000D_
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COMMON NAME_x000D_
Standardized: red clover_x000D_
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BOTANICAL NAME_x000D_
Trifolium pratense L._x000D_
Plant Family: Fabaceae_x000D_
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OVERVIEW_x000D_
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._x000D_
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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._x000D_
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PARTS USED_x000D_
Dried aerial portions, leaf and flower._x000D_
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TYPICAL PREPARATIONS_x000D_
Tea and extracts. Can be powdered and encapsulated._x000D_
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PRECAUTIONS_x000D_
No known precautions._x000D_
We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications._x000D_
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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.
