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Traditional Uses
The flowers of red clover has traditionally been found useful for treating bronchitis and whooping cough because of its ability to loosen phlegm and soothe the respiratory system.
It has also been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Current uses
It is now being studied for the treatment of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, and, as such, is being considered a possible effective natural substitute for hormone replacement therapy
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News Comment
Researchers Study Role Of Botanicals In Management Of Menopausal..
Science Daily - Science Daily (press release) - Mar 4, 2004
Black cohosh and red clover are plant-based dietary supplements that act similar to female hormones in the body. "Many women already use these products for ...
Menopause mental relief under study
$2.95 - Chicago Sun-Times - NewsBank - Oct 6, 2004
Women will be randomly assigned to one of four groups taking black cohosh, red clover , Prempro (a combined estrogen and progestin hormone replacement drug) ...
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Atlanta Journal Constitution - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscripti... - Mar 19, 2007
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) -- isoflavones extracted from this herb may slow bone loss in women , but it is not clear whether the whole herb has similar ...
Flower Power: Red Clover Extract Defends Against Menopausal
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Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Oct 2006
... Derived from a unique species of red clover found in the Austrian Alps ... Isoflavones have been linked to a variety of health benefits including decreased ...
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Columbus Dispatch, OH - Oct 2006
... of Illinois is running drug trials on black cohosh and red clover . ... Nevertheless, health -care professionals must consider alternative medicines in their many ...
Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
Ther are no reported side effects from the use of red clover
