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Red Clover

• Red Clover
• General Information
  Like peas and beans, red clover belongs to the family of plants called legumes. Red clover contains phytoestrogens - compounds similar to the female hormone estrogen.
  Common Name(s)
  red clover, cow clover, meadow clover, wild clover
  Scientific Name(s)
  Trifolium pratense
  How is Red Clover usually used?
  The flowering tops of the red clover plant are used to prepare extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredients available in tablets and capsules, as well as in teas and liquid forms.
  What is Red Clover used for?
  Historically, red clover has been used for cancer and respiratory problems, such as whooping cough, asthma, and bronchitis.
• Current uses of red clover are for menopausal symptoms, breast pain associated with menstrual cycles, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and symptoms of prostate enlargement.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  Red clover seems to be safe for most adults when used for short periods of time. No serious adverse effects have been reported.