Dried herb
Red Clover (trifolium pratense). Grown and harvested at His Hands gardens.
Cooling and balancing. *Red clover’s high isoflavone content is believed to help lower menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats as well as bone health, heart health, and skin and hair in menopausal women. As a woman reaches menopause, a decline in reproductive hormones — namely estrogen — can lead to increased bone turnover and a decrease in BMD (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source). 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 (6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source, 8Trusted Source). A 2015 study in 60 premenopausal women found that taking 5 ounces (150 mL) of red clover extract containing 37 mg of isoflavones daily for 12 weeks led to less BMD loss in the lumbar spine and neck, compared with the placebo group (9Trusted Source).
*Avoid during pregnancy
If you are taking any medications, it is your responsibility to consult a medical professional. We are herbalists and not doctors.**This extract is potent, so we must advise you that it's important to consult your physician before use, especially if you take any prescription drugs. It is best to be safe, otherwise, you agree to use this herbal supplement at your own risk.
How to Make a Hot Infusion
Directions
- Scoop 1 tsp of dried herbs into a tea strainer placed in your mug.
- Heat water until it just comes to a boil.
- Pour hot water over herbs to submerge them and cover to help hold in any volatile oils.
- Steep covered for 15 minutes to 1 hour and strain. The longer you steep the more bitter the taste and stronger the tea.
*healthline.com