Red Clover is a perennial native to Europe, Asia and Africa. It is known for its use as a spring purification herb; however its phytoestrogen content has also made it a popular supplement for women.*
It makes a wonderful ingredient in herbal tea, adding a light, sweet flavor along with its abundant medicinal properties. It may be integrated into a salve or balm and is traditionally used to support healthy skin, owing to its action as a lymphatic cleanse.* This property also means that red clover can be used as part of a whole body cleanse, as it aids in detoxifying the blood.*
The estrogen-like properties of some red clover constituents lead to its use in fertility-promoting formulae.* Some studies have also shown that red clover may help to support cardiovascular health in women to a modest degree.*