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Red Clover

Red Clover is a herb that has traditionally been used for female reproductive problems, for skin conditions and for mouth and throat problems.

The herb has gained further interest recently due to research that shows it has a similar effect to Tamoxifen on breast cancer cells, in that it inhibits their growth.   In fact, studies have shown that using Tamoxifen and Red Clover together has an effect greater that using both alone.   They seem to act synergistically.

Although Red Clover traditionally has been thought to have oestrogenic properties – and benefits for PMS, menopause, and breast swelling, tenderness or nodules – the effect upon the oestrogen receptors is a complicated one, and because of this it seems to inhibit the oestrogenic effect upon breast cancer cells.

Other important uses of Red Clover are in skin conditions, eczema or psoriasis, and in mouth and throat conditions such as sore throat, mouth ulcers and other similar conditions.   It may also be useful in coughs, including whooping cough.

Red Clover is often used in combination with other herbs for a number of conditions, but may be used alone, either as a tincture, capsule, or a herbal tea.

Recommended Dosage

10 drops twice or three times daily.   Or 1 capsule three times daily.

May be increased if necessary – as advised by a health practitioner.

Cautions / Adverse Reactions

Red Clover is well tolerated at the recommended dosage.

There are no known contra-indications to Red Clover at the normal dosage.

Ingredients

All herbal tinctures contain alcohol.  

  • Trifolium pratense

 As with most of our products, contains no artificial preservatives, colours, flavours, no added sugar, salt, yeast, gluten, starch, lactose.    Suitable for vegetarians.

Further details available from Better Health Limited.

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