Clover Flowers Red Powdered

Red clover is a herbaceous plant belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae. It is widely recognised for its distinctive three-lobed leaves and red to purple flower clusters. Red clover is a perennial plant, which typically grows to a height of 20-80 cm (8-31 inches) tall. The leaves are trifoliate (composed of three leaflets), and each leaflet has a characteristic pale V-shaped marking. The edges of the leaflets are finely serrated. The flowers are borne in dense, globular clusters, each cluster comprising many small, tubular flowers. The flower heads are usually red to purple in colour. Red clover is native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa. Commonly growing in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and thrives in full sunlight but can also tolerate partial shade. It is these beautiful flowers which are used to manufacture the powdered form of this product.

Containing a variety of isoflavones, other flavonoids, coumarins and volatile oils amongst other compounds, red clover has a rich history of use in herbal remedies.

How is it used?

Historically, red clover has been used in traditional herbal remedies for its purported benefits in treating respiratory issues, skin conditions, and as a diuretic. Today, it is commonly used in supplements aimed at alleviating menopausal symptoms, improving cardiovascular health, and promoting skin health. It has also been used as a natural additive to animal feeds.

Natural products can cause side effects. As with any food product or herbal supplement, it is advisable to seek professional advice before newly incorporating into one’s routine or into a new product, especially for individuals who are susceptible to allergies, have other dietary issues, weakened immune systems or other health complications.

Important: Joseph Flach & Sons are not herbalists and are unable to offer advice on and are unable to attest to the efficacy or suitability of a material for use in a herbal remedy or as a product ingredient.