RED CLOVER

TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE

The Herb Of Immortality

Trifolium ( three leaves) pratense (grown in meadows)

The three leaves each represent one aspect of the triple goddess: maiden,  mother and wise woman. 

In terms of its benefits for cancer, J. Hartwell author of Plants Used Against Cancer, has confirmed hundreds of cases of remission of cancer with the consistent use of red clover. Susun Weed also confirms that she personally knows of several such cases.

Red clover has phytoestrogens (naturally occurring estrogens compounds found in plants) and when consumed it’s known to mimic estrogen. These are generally quite healing and supportive for hormonal health.  The intricacies of phytoestrogens can be very complex so if you’re dealing with serious issues, best to do some research before. On a more positive note, red clover also has lots of anti-cancer and growth dissolving compounds. So you have both the advocates and critics on opposite sides. As with everything, it’s important to do your research and do what’s best for you. Talk with different herbalists and ask them about their experience with red clover.  And if the placebo effect has taught us anything, is that what your body achieves what the mind (subconscious) believes. The intention with which you take red clover, or anything for that matter, will greatly influence your outcome.

General Benefits

  • Relaxing for the nervous system

  • Deep acting blood cleanser

  • One of the most powerful herbs to support the lymphatic system and cleanse lymph fluid

  • It can be effective for addressing any type of cancer. 

  • Ultimate blood builder

  • If you’re concerned about nutrient deficiencies, drink three cups daily of red clover tea. It’s a wonderful tool for remineralization and an amazing replenisher of deficiencies like manganese, selenium, iron, magnesium, B vitamins, Vitamin A

  • It has an incredible ability to cleanse heavy metals and pesticides such as DDT

  • Wonderful for those how are feeing tired, fatigue, depleted. It has a great energizing effect.

  • Useful for coughs, colds and other diseases associated with mucous congestion

Women’s Health

  • Helpful in reducing breast pain and menopause symptoms.

  • May be protective against breast cancer and breast cancer recurrence. 

  • Softens lumps

  • Dissolves growths

  • Remedy for the female reproductive system. Can be used with other remedies for pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, and very heavy periods. 

  • Can be used as a poultice for nursing mothers and in cases of nipple eczema and mastitis.

  • May reverse pre-cancers and in situ cancers

  • Known to restore cancerous cells to health.

  • Keeps breast cells from absorbing cancer-causing estrogens.

  • Used internally and externally to dissolve growths

  • Turns off oncogenes (genes that has the ability to cause cancer.)

  • Red Clover blossom oil helps the lymph system reabsorb unneeded cells. Combine it with internal use of red clover blossom infusion for an even better chance of eliminating abnormal cells.

  • Fertility increasing 

  • Great if there is scarring of fallopian tubes, irregular menses, abnormal cells in the reproductive tract or “unexplained” infertility

  • If used for fertility, it may take several months to experience benefits and may take a year or two to become pregnant

  • Has the ability to repair DNA

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Here is an excerpt from The Herbal Academy’s Post on red clover.

  • “Well-known herbalist Susan Weed says, “Don’t stop drinking red clover infusion once you get pregnant, though. The infusion prevents and eases constipation so common during pregnancy. It also strengthens the liver and improves appetite, especially when morning sickness is a problem. And it relieves anxiety” (Weed, 2004, para. 20).

    Herbalist Gail Edwards says, “Red clover can safely be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers. It will deeply nourish and help replenish minerals lost through pregnancy and lactation. It will also produce abundant breast milk as well as keep mother feeling relaxed and healthy” (Edwards, 2001, para. 20).”


Emotional Support

  • Red clover has sympathetic energy, its cares about the person who’s consuming it

  • It’s wonderful for people who live in the past. When you’re reliving long gone days because you’re looking to experience nostalgic feelings of happiness and contentment, red clover is your ally. It helps bring these emotions into the present so you can feel joy in your current life.

  • Red clover teaches us to keep going

  • Red Clover works deeply on the emotional body. It’s incredibly powerful in helping the person release any long suppressed emotions and helps to strengthen the life force. It’s wonderful for helping to break through old patterns and gives energy to help pull through a serious illness. 

  • This is a wonderful ally for those to tend to suppress their emotions and hold everything in, especially strong negative emotions and are unable to release them. 

  • For grief, depression, sorrow, worrying, over thinking 

  • Take when there is no hope, during the darkest hour. 

  • Charming, nourishing and restorative.

  • It is warming, soothing, restorative. Helps to bring in the light.

  • Helps stabilize, increases focus and concentration

When cancer develops, often times, there are mental patterns that can be contributing not only to the development of the dis-ease but can also impact the recovery. Those who have unresolved and unexpressed resentments, hold hostility,  hatred or jealousy deep within them are often unable to let go of these feelings . These people often develop malignant cancers. The internal impact of these toxic emotions can literally start to eat away at the physical body until these emotions have be felt and released.  

Spiritual Powers

  • Luck with money, love, protection and fidelity

Use

  • Fresh blossoms can be eaten

  • Dried flower infusion

  • Homeopathic Trifolium is specific for breast cancer

Synergy

  • Works well with dandelion, mints , siberian ginseng and echinacea.

 

Fertility Enhancing Infusion

  • Take 1 oz of the dried blossoms, add them to a quart size canning jar, fill with boiling water and screw on lid tight. Let it steep at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drink 1-4 cups a day

Red Clover Tea

  • Dry some red clover flowers for a few days and voila, you have some red clover herbal tea.

  • You can also steep the flowers the night before and you’ll have an incredibly medicinal and powerful infusion ready for you the next day.

 

Testimonial

Here’s a testimonial of someone who dissolved a growth in her breast by using a red clover poultice.

 

Tip 

  • When you’re looking for purification, drink a cup of red clover in the evening. The herb’s cleansing, healing properties will work overnight to find and discharge poisons from your system, making them readily available for your liver to process in the early hours of the morning. 

  • Red Clover is included in the BREASTMASK

Fun Fact

  • Red clover belongs to the legume (beans and peas) family.

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