Red Clover Blossoms, Whole, Organic, 1 ounce

Trifolium pratense is a member of the pea family with alternate, three lobed leaves and dark pink, densely packed flowers. Native to Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa, red clover flower is now naturalized worldwide and is often found in meadow spaces. Red cover blossoms can make a lovely addition to herbal tea blends and extracts.

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 lobed leaves were associated with the trinity and the four lobed leaves as a symbol of the cross. Red clover belongs to the pea family.

Precautions
When taken by mouth: It is possibly safe to take red clover in doses that provide up to 80 mg of isoflavones daily for up to 2 years. It's usually well-tolerated, but might cause muscle aches, nausea, and vaginal bleeding (spotting) in some people.

When applied to the skin: Red clover is possibly safe when used for up to 4 weeks.

Pregnancy and  breast-feeding: Red clover is commonly consumed in foods. But it's possibly unsafe when used in medicinal amounts. Red clover might act like estrogen, which could affect hormone balances during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Don't use it.

Hormone-sensitive conditions: Red clover might act like estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by estrogen, don't use red clover.

Red Clover has a moderate level of interaction with the following medications: estrogens, Tamoxifen (Nolvadex), Methotrexate (Trexall, etc), 

Red Clover has mild interactions with the following medications: caffeine, any medications that slow blood clotting, any medications that are changed by any of the following liver cytochomes: P450 1A2 (CYP1A2), P450 2C19 (CYP2C19), P450 2C9 (CYP2C9), P450 3A4 (CYP3A4).

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.