Trifolium pratense

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Trifolium pratense.
The English Names for this herb are Purple Clover, Red clover, Trefoil, Wild Clover.

Pharmacological Actions

No pharmacological Action information is available for Trifolium pratense.

Indications

The Indications of Trifolium pratense are Cough, Bronchitis, Acne, Boils, Eczema, Cancer, Skin Complaints, Symptoms caused by menopause.

The Contra Indications of Trifolium pratense are Diabetes, Liver Diseases, Alcohol dependence.

Temperaments

No Temperament information is available for Trifolium pratense.

Available Brands

No Brand information is available for Trifolium pratense.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Trifolium pratense.

Dosage

PartDoseInstruction
Whole HerbTea: 3 cups per day. Tincture: 2 to 4 milliliters 3 times per day
Flower(dried)2.000Tsp. - 3.000Tsp.250ml of boil waetr to 2-3 teaspoons of dried flowers and steeping covered for 10-15 minutes three cups per day.

Herb's Description

Trifolium pratense. A small perennial herb with fleshy red or white flowers

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It is native of Central Asia , Europe .. It is naturalized in many other parts of the world.

Substitutes

No information regarding Trifolium pratense's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Trifolium pratense's Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Trifolium pratense's antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using Red clover: hormone-related tumors (e.g., breast cancer, uterine cancer), stroke, liver disease, blood clots, migraine headache, heart problems, kidney problems, seizures. Liquid preparations of Red clover may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of Red clover. This product should not be used in infants or children. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Red clover should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Red clover passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Red clover is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trifolium pratense. (work in progress)