Red Clover

🌸 Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Also known as: Cow Clover • Meadow Clover • Honey Clover
Family: Fabaceae (Bean Family)
Origin: Bulgaria
Parts Used: Blossoms (Flowers)
Primary Use: Blood Purifier • Hormonal Balance • Skin & Lymphatic Support

✨ Description

Red Clover is a vibrant perennial herb cherished for its delicate pink blossoms and honey-sweet aroma. Native to Europe and Asia but now naturalized across the world, this member of the bean family (Fabaceae) is deeply rooted in both folk medicine and modern herbalism.

The blossoms contain natural compounds like isoflavones, coumarins, and flavonoids that make Red Clover one of the most respected herbs for hormonal support, detoxification, and skin health.

Traditionally, herbalists have used it as a blood cleanser and lymphatic tonic, helping the body clear toxins while balancing estrogen levels in women. It’s a key herb for supporting menopause, PMS, fertility cleansing, and overall vitality.

🍵 Internal Uses & Benefits

• Hormonal Balance: Supports healthy estrogen levels and eases symptoms of menopause and PMS.
• Blood & Lymph Cleanser: Promotes detoxification and healthy circulation.
• Respiratory Support: Soothes dry coughs and congestion.
• Skin Health: Used internally and topically for acne, eczema, and rashes.
• Bone & Cardiovascular Support: Rich in phytoestrogens and nutrients that help strengthen connective tissues and maintain cholesterol balance.

How to Use:

• Tea: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried blossoms in 1 cup of hot water for 10–15 minutes.
• Tincture: Take 30–40 drops up to twice daily for lymphatic or hormonal support.
• Capsules/Powder: 500–1,000 mg daily as a nourishing tonic.

Pairs Well With:

• Burdock Root or Dandelion Root – for deeper detoxification.
• Nettle Leaf or Alfalfa – for mineral support and strengthening.
• Vitex (Chaste Tree) – for hormonal balance and cycle regulation.

💧 External Uses

Red Clover can be used in soothing skin washes, salves, or bath blends for eczema, psoriasis, or rashes. The infused oil is also used as a massage or chest rub for respiratory support and lymphatic circulation.

🌬️ Smoking & Aromatic Use

Red Clover blossoms can be gently smoked or blended with mullein, damiana, or blue lotus for a calming, grounding smoke blend. It provides a mildly sweet flavor and helps open the lungs while easing tension and anxiety.

🐾 For Pets

May be used under veterinary supervision for skin irritation, gland swelling, or detox support in dogs and cats. Always consult a holistic vet for dosage and suitability.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Element: Water & Earth
Chakra Alignment: Heart & Sacral

Energetically, Red Clover embodies purification, balance, and nourishment.
It is used to open the heart, calm emotional storms, and cleanse negative energy. The blossoms carry gentle feminine energy, promoting self-acceptance, fertility, and emotional release.

Affirmation:

“I am renewed from within — balanced, nourished, and free to bloom.”

🌾 Harvest & Sourcing

Our organic Red Clover Blossoms are sustainably harvested in Bulgaria and air-dried at low temperatures to preserve their deep pink hue, delicate sweetness, and full nutritional profile. Each batch is carefully sifted to ensure premium quality for teas, capsules, or body care formulations.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Sweet, slightly spicy, reminiscent of honey and watercress.
• Energetic Profile: Cooling, cleansing, moistening, and balancing.

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid during pregnancy or if taking blood-thinning medications.
• May interact with hormonal therapies or birth control due to phytoestrogen content.
• Consult your herbalist or healthcare provider before use if managing hormone-related conditions.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Red Clover is the gentle purifier of the blood and spirit. It works quietly but powerfully — nourishing the body while guiding it back toward natural balance.
This herb reminds us that detoxification doesn’t always have to be harsh — sometimes it’s sweet, subtle, and steady, like the way we learn to release emotional heaviness over time.

“Let what no longer serves you drift away — make space to bloom again.”