Clover is a common meadow plant. A small flower is endowed with a unique power and benefit, therefore it is part of various medicinal preparations. For the preparation of folk remedies are used stems, leaves, roots and flowers of the plant. Clover is used not only for medicinal purposes, but also in cooking.
Morphological description
Red clover is a two-year-old herbaceous plant that can reach a height of 40 cm. The rhizome is short, and the culture itself has many shoots, but inflorescences do not form on all of them. The long stalks have lower leaflets, and the upper ones are short, egg-shaped and colored green. On the plant are formed small flowers of crimson-red color, which are collected in the head.
The ground part of the culture are flowers, which contain many useful substances. The plant lives everywhere and is most often found on edges, meadows, roadsides and abandoned wastelands. Red clover actively blooms in June-July, and the fruits ripen in late summer.
Chemical composition
The value of the plant is due to its chemical composition. Red clover is a source of the following nutrients:
- essential oil;
- flavonoids;
- tannins;
- resins;
alkaloids;- organic acids;
- fixed oils;
- glycosides;
- amino acids;
- cellulose;
- retinol;
- thiamine;
- phylloquinone;
- tocopherol;
- vitamin C;
- riboflavin;
- thiamine.
alkaloids;The presence of such substances in the composition of the plant makes it a valuable component of many drugs.
Useful properties of red clover
The plant has some valuable properties:
It helps to slow down the development of malignant tumors in the body. Funds from red clover are used for the prevention of cancer, as well as during the rehabilitation period to maintain immunity and prevent recurrence of the disease. Especially effective remedies of red clover are considered in the treatment of cancer of the ovaries, mammary glands and lymph nodes.- It has an expectorant effect, therefore it is widely used for pneumonia and bronchitis. Taking drugs with the addition of clover dilutes sputum and accelerates its removal from the bronchi.
- The diuretic effect in the treatment of infectious pathologies of the urogenital system and edema. Reception of clover-based products accelerates the elimination of accumulated fluid, toxins and slags from the body.
- It has a wound-healing effect. The plant is used for the treatment of dermatological pathologies, as it helps to accelerate the healing of wounds, cope with various rashes and reduce the risk of remission.
It helps to slow down the development of malignant tumors in the body. Funds from red clover are used for the prevention of cancer, as well as during the rehabilitation period to maintain immunity and prevent recurrence of the disease. Especially effective remedies of red clover are considered in the treatment of cancer of the ovaries, mammary glands and lymph nodes.Drugs with the addition of clover can stop hair loss, as well as accelerate the production of collagen. This allows you to extend the youth of the skin and cope with wrinkles that have appeared.
Red clover is considered an effective cleansing agent that helps remove toxins, slags and other harmful substances from the body. In addition, the plant helps to stop pain, so it is often prescribed for the treatment of arthritis, vasculitis, colic, and during menstruation.
Collecting and harvesting
For the preparation of medicines from red clover in traditional medicine, flowers of the plant and in rare cases leaves are used. The most valuable vegetable raw materials are harvested in the period of active flowering of the plant, that is, in May-June.
It is recommended to dry the collected grass in natural conditions, spreading it under canopies or in attics. Harvesting raw materials is best in a room with good air circulation and protected from direct sunlight. It is recommended to store dried clover in closed glass jars, as the plant may be damaged by moths.
Indications for use
The beneficial properties of red clover are widely used in the treatment of:
- atherosclerosis;
- catarrhal diseases and bronchitis;
- diarrhea;
- pathologies of the kidneys;
- burns and frostbite;
- purulent wounds and abscesses.
In addition, plant-based products help to cope with the immunodeficiency state and avitaminosis, as well as get rid of eye fatigue.
Recipes for various diseases
At home, you can prepare the following means of red clover:
For ulcers, burns, and wounds, dry shredded heads of the plant should be brewed with hot sunflower or olive oil in a 1: 3 ratio. The resulting mixture is put in a dark place for a month, then filtered and used for lubrication of inflamed areas.- To bring down the heat is possible with the help of a decoction based on clover. For its preparation, you should brew a tablespoon of vegetable raw materials with 200 ml of hot water and infuse for an hour. After a while, the mixture is filtered and drunk as a means that helps to increase sweating.
- With diabetes, colds and pathologies of the kidneys, 3 teaspoons of dry crushed heads and leaves of the plant are recommended to be brewed with a glass of boiled water. The resulting mass to insist for several hours, strain and drink during the day as a tea.
For ulcers, burns, and wounds, dry shredded heads of the plant should be brewed with hot sunflower or olive oil in a 1: 3 ratio. The resulting mixture is put in a dark place for a month, then filtered and used for lubrication of inflamed areas.Red clover is considered an effective tool in the treatment of cancer and their prevention. You can prepare the drug from the plant, filling 30 grams of roots with 300 ml of cold water. The resulting mixture is put in a water bath and incubated for at least 30 minutes, then filtered. The amount of the drug must be brought to the original volume with boiled water.
Means to drink during the day, divided into several receptions. It is best to drink the decoction shortly before meals, and the treatment should not last more than 21 days. It is strictly forbidden to take such a tool when identifying a patient's estrogen-dependent forms of cancer.
Infusion of red clover on the water
To make red clover it is necessary:
- 3 tablespoons of the flowers of the plant brew 300 ml of boiling water.
- The mixture is poured into a thermos and insist at least 2 hours.
- After a while, the infusion is filtered and applied as intended.
First, with the help of such a tool, the diseased part of the body is washed, and then a lotion is made with the extract. It is recommended to wash the wounds 1 time per day, and it is best to make lotions at least 2 times a day and keep for 8 hours. Treatment should be continued until the damaged tissue is fully restored.
Clover inflorescence broth
Clover decoction can be used in the treatment of various pathologies. To prepare it you need:
Pour a tablespoon of the dried flowers of the plant into the dishes and brew them with a glass of boiling water.- Place the resulting mass on a small fire and simmer under the lid for 2 minutes.
- Remove broth from heat and leave for at least an hour, then strain.
Pour a tablespoon of the dried flowers of the plant into the dishes and brew them with a glass of boiling water.The prepared remedy is recommended to drink 100 ml several times a day after meals. The duration of treatment is determined by the type of disease, so it can last from 2 to 3 months.
Clover Juice
In order to purify the blood and speed up the recovery of the body, folk healers recommend taking fresh red clover juice. To prepare a valuable drink, you need to take fresh inflorescences of plants that need to be twisted through a meat grinder. From the resulting mass, squeeze the juice through gauze, then dilute it with water in a 2: 1 ratio. It is recommended to drink clover juice 1/3 cup several times during the day before meals. The duration of treatment is determined strictly individually for each patient.
Alcohol infusion
At home, you can make an alcohol tincture using red clover using the following recipe:
- It is necessary to put in a quart jar 200-250 grams of fresh flowers and fill them with 500 ml of vodka.
- Put the mixture in a dark, cool place and hold it for 14 days, shaking it daily.
The prepared tool should be filtered, poured into a convenient container and used for its intended purpose.
Pharmacological drugs
Red clover is part of some medicines used to eliminate symptoms during menopause:
- Feminine The drug has a pronounced antioxidant, analgesic and bactericidal effect. The drug is recommended to take 1 tablet 1 time per day at regular intervals.
- Femivell. The drug helps to normalize the general condition of women with menopause, cope with increased irritability and reduce sweating.
Red clover is available in capsules that contain plant extract. One of the most effective drugs is Red Clover, Flowers and Leaves. Red clover extract is considered a highly concentrated substance, which is part of many dietary supplements. It is recommended to take pure red clover extract in small dosages up to 80 mg.
Red clover is available in capsules that contain plant extract. One of the most effective drugs is Red Clover, Flowers and Leaves. Red clover extract is considered a highly concentrated substance, which is part of many dietary supplements. It is recommended to take pure red clover extract in small dosages up to 80 mg.Contraindications
Despite the fact that red clover is a valuable plant, in some cases it is better to refuse its use. There are the following contraindications to treatment:
- addiction to constipation and diarrhea;
- thrombophlebitis, as the plant increases blood viscosity;
- pregnancy;
- oncology of the estrogen-dependent form;
- exacerbation of liver and kidney pathologies;
- allergic reaction to some components of the plant;
- recovery period after stroke.
Before starting treatment with drugs based on red clover, it is recommended to consult with a specialist. This is due to the fact that in some cases there may be individual restrictions on the use of herbs.
