In Germany, red clover has been cultivated since the 11th century. The plant is not only used in natural medicine, but is also a popular fodder plant in agriculture due to its protein content.
Red clover, also called meadow clover or honeyflower, belongs to the legume family. The plant binds nitrogen from the air and can thus enrich the soil with this nutrient. This can improve the quality of the soil.
Nutrient richness of red clover
The plant has not yet been scientifically proven to have any effect on health. Nevertheless, red clover contains many important ingredients for the human organism, including vitamins, minerals, proteins and isoflavones (isoflavonoids).
Use in naturopathy
Traditionally, red clover is used in naturopathy for many different ailments. Among them sore throat & bronchitis, liver weakness, to lower cholesterol, bleeding gums or anxiety & depression. However, from a medical point of view, there are no conclusive reports on the treatment of the ailments listed above.
Effectiveness for menopausal symptoms
Research is currently being conducted to determine whether red clover can alleviate menopausal symptoms. The chemical composition of the isoflavones contained is similar to the body's own hormone estrogen. A positive effect and a balancing of the hormone level cannot be confirmed at present.