Red Clover
Red clover is a familiar sight in British meadows and verges, with its rounded pink-purple flower heads and leaves marked with a pale chevron. Bees love it, and summer meadows hum with them.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Trifolium pratense
- Plant family: Pea family (Fabaceae)
- Part we use: Flower
- Native to: Europe, including Britain
- Character: Mild, sweet and meadow-like
History and tradition
Red clover has a long history in European folk herbalism, where its flowers were traditionally used in teas and herbal preparations.
Farmers have valued red clover for centuries as a fodder crop and for its ability to enrich the soil. Like other legumes, it works with bacteria in its roots to fix nitrogen from the air.
Red clover naturally contains isoflavones, a group of plant compounds sometimes known as phytoestrogens, which has made it a well-known herb in women's herbal traditions.
Where you will find Red Clover in our tinctures
- In HER HARMONY, Red Clover represents the meadow-herb tradition of women's herbalism, alongside Shatavari, Sage leaf, Maca Root, Moringa and Rose petal.
Did you know?
Red clover is the official state flower of Vermont in the United States.
Good to know
Red clover contains phytoestrogens. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a hormone-sensitive condition (such as some breast cancers, endometriosis or fibroids), take blood-thinning medication or hormonal medication, without first speaking to your GP.
As with any herbal supplement, please speak to your GP or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Meet more herbs
If you enjoyed learning about Red Clover, you may also like Sage Leaf, Shatavari and Rose Petal. Or browse every plant in our blends on Meet the Herbs.
Blooming Blends tinctures are food supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
