Herbs - Red Clover | Organic

Description
Red clover is a short-lived, low-growing perennial in the bean family often found growing in meadows, pastures, and wayside patches of earth. It is an important foraging crop for livestock and various wildlife, as well as a source of nectar for honeybees. Because the plant fixes nitrogen, it is cultivated as a “green manure” crop to improve poor soil conditions. 

Collectively, the aerial parts of the plant are dried and used in teas, although red clover may also be tinctured.

In herbalism, red clover is regarded as a tonic herb for women. It is frequently used in traditional Chinese and Indian wellness systems. Combined with burdock, slippery elm, and turkey rhubarb, red clover is an ingredient in the classic Essiac herbal tea formula.

Quick Look — Information at a Glance
Approximate Cups per Pound: 18
Origin: Albania, Bulgaria
Plant Part Used: Ariel roots
Processing: Cut & sifted
Agriculture: Organic

Storing — General Guidelines and Tips
Keep in a tightly sealed container away from drafts and direct light.

Appearance & Aroma
Leafy with blossom fragments.

Uses
Cosmetic
Use a strong water infusion as a final rinse for hair or as a facial wash.

Culinary
Prepare as tea, alone or with other herbs.

Safety
Consult your physician before using this herb if you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical medications. Red clover may act on estrogen receptors, increase the effects of anticoagulants, and interfere with drugs metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme.

Flavor Profile
Red clover herb has a pleasant but slightly bittersweet taste. Blends well with many other herbs and flowers.