What is Red Clover used for?+
Red Clover is best known for everyday skin care, hormonal balance, lymph and circulation. Use the infused oil, salve, or tea as a wash on clean skin daily.
What's the best way to prepare Red Clover?+
Red Clover can be prepared as infusion and tincture. For leaves and flowers, an infusion (steep in just-boiled water, covered) is best. For roots, barks, and seeds, a decoction (simmer for 20–30 minutes) is needed to extract the actives. Tinctures and capsules are convenient when you don't want to brew.
How much Red Clover should I take?+
Infusion: 1 Tbsp dried in 8oz hot, steep 15 min, 2-3x daily; Tincture: 30-60 drops, 3x daily
What forms does Red Clover come in?+
Red Clover is sold as dried flower tops, tincture, and tea. Whole dried herb is the most economical and lets you brew tea; tincture is convenient for daily use and travel; capsules are easiest if you don't like the taste.
How should I store Red Clover?+
Airtight glass, cool dark; dried 1 yr
Is Red Clover safe during pregnancy?+
Red Clover has pregnancy cautions. Avoid with blood thinners and hormone-sensitive cancers; caution in pregnancy If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your midwife, doctor, or a certified herbalist before using.
Does Red Clover interact with blood thinners?+
Yes — Red Clover can affect blood clotting. Avoid with blood thinners and hormone-sensitive cancers; caution in pregnancy If you take blood thinners or have surgery coming up, talk to your doctor before using.
Is Red Clover safe for pets?+
Red Clover is generally safe around pets. Safe in small amounts for livestock and pets As always, larger medicinal doses should be cleared with your vet.
Where does Red Clover come from?+
Flower tops; USA, Europe
What are the energetics of Red Clover?+
In traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, Red Clover is considered cool, moist, and sweet. Energetics describe how an herb feels in the body — cooling or warming, drying or moistening. They help match the herb to the person and the season.
