Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a perennial plant with bell-shaped flowers and leaves arranged in triplets. It belongs to the legume family and is commonly found in Greek nature. It has a wide variety of uses and applications, such as:

• cleans the blood (purifying)
• detoxifies (detoxicant)
• tonic for the liver and gallbladder
• prevents inflammation (anti-inflammatory)
• neutralizes uncontrolled tumors (anti-neoplastic)
• regulates constipation (laxative)
• expectorant
• stimulates urine secretion (diuretic)
• stimulates bile secretion (cholagogue)
• calming
• delays age-related diseases (geriatric)
• helps in the development of the immune mechanism against allergies
• possible estrogenic action (fertility)
• stops cramps (antispasmodic)

DOSAGE

Decoction:

1. pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb and let it steep for 10-15'
2. strain and drink 1 cup before each meal

External use (compresses):

1. boil 3 tablespoons of clover in 300 g. of water
2. turn off the heat and let it sit for another 30' before using