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GENERAL IMMUNITY

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

also known as red clover blossom

Moderate (menopause)

A common pasture flower whose deep pink heads are rich in isoflavones — plant compounds with mild estrogen-like activity. Long used in European folk medicine for women's health and as a 'blood cleanser,' red clover's modern use focuses on menopausal symptoms.

Eases menopausal hot flashes for some women — effects are modest and not universal
Isoflavone content provides mild estrogen-like activity
Traditionally associated with skin conditions when used as a tea or wash
Long traditional use as a 'blood cleanser' or general tonic, particularly in European and Indigenous American traditions
May modestly support bone density in menopause
May modestly improve cholesterol profile

Skip with hormone-sensitive cancers (breast, ovarian, uterine) — the estrogen-like activity could promote growth

Skip with endometriosis and uterine fibroids

Use caution with hormone replacement therapy, oral contraceptives, and tamoxifen

Mild blood-thinning effect — caution with blood thinners

Stop two weeks before surgery

Skip during pregnancy and nursing

Generally well tolerated; effects on menopausal symptoms build over weeks to months

NCCIH — Red Clover · MedlinePlus Herbs & Supplements · NIH NCCIH Herbs at a Glance

Works with

Evening primrose Red clover isoflavones (phytoestrogenic) and evening primrose oil (GLA, anti-inflammatory) are used together for PMS and menopausal hormonal health.

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