WARNING!!! People with conditions that proh...ibit them from taking estrogen supplements shouldn't take red clover as supplement. Red clover should always be taken in moderate amounts as miscarriage, certain birth defects, infertility, and growth disorders may be linked to high dosages of red clover. Likewise, people taking birth control pills, and anyone with a history of heart disease or stroke should not take red clover without approval from their doctors.******
? Red Clover Tea Recipe ?
1 cup red clover blossoms
2 tablespoons mint (spearmint or peppermint)
4 cups water
honey, to sweeten (or use sugar)
Inspect flowers and make sure there are no bugs. Also make sure the flowers have not been sprayed. Bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add clover blossoms and mint. Steep about 10 minutes. Strain. Add honey or sugar to taste.
I air dry red clover every year and keep in plastic sealed bags. Make iced tea with it using 6 cups water and 2 decaf tea bags, adding the mint and red clover. Very good for you and tastes great!
? Some of the health benefits attributed to red clover tea are the following:
Red Clover Tea Benefits have been recognized in the field of traditional herbal medicine for ages. Most of the conditions associated with the herb red clover have something to do with reproductive functions and menopause.
Red clover can be applied topically to help treat psoriasis, as well as to promote healing of skin wounds.
? Red Clover Tea may help relieve symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome in pre-menopausal women.
? Red Clover Tea appears to reduce bad cholesterol levels.
? Red Clover Tea may limit the development of benign prostate hyperplasia.
? Red Clover Tea may help reduce the build-up of plaque that contributes to heart disease.
? Red Clover Tea may help in the flow of blood to the arteries and to the veins.
? Red Clover Tea may help delay bone loss due to osteoporosis.
? Red Clover Tea may help in the overall efforts to treat tuberculosis and some sexually-transmitted diseases like syphilis.
? Red Clover Tea may help in treating inflammation and infection.