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General Description: Trifolium pratense is a biennial or perennial herb with rose to purple flowers with usually three leaflets; up to 0.8 m high. Native to Europe and naturalized in North America. Part mainly used is the flowering top.

Chemical Composition: Isoflavones such as biochanin A and genistein, flavones, coumarins, trans & cis-clovamide, trifoliin, phaselic acid, sugars, protein, volatile oil, cyanogenic glycosides, minerals including magnesium, copper, calcium and phosphorus. Red Clover produces phytoalexins in response to viral or fungal infections.

Pharmacology or Biological Activities:
Alterative, antispasmodic, expectorant, anticancer, antiangiogenic. Differing sources indicate both estrogenic and anti-estrogenic properties further research indicates that the isoflavone Genistein, a weakly estrogenic compound in the flower may actually block off estrogen receptors, thus thwarting tumor development. External usage promotes skin healing.

Traditional/Historical Medicine: Used extensively in alternative cancer formulas and treatments including breast, colon, prostrate, melanoma and lung cancers. Also used for glandular disorders, as a blood purifier, diuretic, sedative, antitussive for whooping cough, asthma, bronchitis, skin sores & ulcers, sore eyes, burns and menopausal symptoms in the form of teas, infusions or salves.

Safety Issues: Not for those taking blood thinning agents. Do not use during pregnancy.

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References:
Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients 2nd Edition (Leung, Foster)

The Herb Society of America New Encyclopedia of Herbs & their Uses

The One Earth Herbal Source Book (Alan Tillotson, Ph.D.)

Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer A comprehensive program for prevention and treatment (Donald Yance)

Treatment of Cancer with Herbs an Integrative Approach (Dr. Michael Tierra, L.Ac., N.D., AHG)