Red Clover Blossoms (Trifolium pratense)

Dried flower heads of Trifolium pratense, Red Clover. One of the most documented Western "alterative" herbs (the historical herbal category for blood-supporting and cleansing herbs), Red Clover is also notable for its isoflavone content and women's wellness associations.

Key Facts

Botanical name

Trifolium pratense

Family

Fabaceae (legume family)

Native region

Europe, Western Asia, Northern Africa; naturalized globally

Studied compounds

Isoflavones (biochanin A, formononetin, daidzein, genistein), flavonoids

Traditional Western uses

Alterative tea, women's wellness, skin support

Format

Dried whole flower heads

What is Red Clover?

Red Clover is a leguminous flowering plant familiar across temperate Europe, Asia, and (after naturalization) North America. The plant is a nitrogen-fixing crop traditionally used as livestock forage and a "green manure" cover crop. The flower heads have a long Western herbal use as an alterative and skin support tea.

How to Use Red Clover

For tea: steep 1-2 teaspoons of dried blossoms per 8 oz cup in hot water for 10 minutes, then strain. Red Clover blends well with other women's herbs (raspberry leaf, nettle, oat straw) for daily-tonic blends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Clover used for?
In Western herbalism, as an alterative tea and women's wellness herb.

What are isoflavones?
A class of phytoestrogenic compounds. Red Clover contains notable isoflavone content (biochanin A, formononetin, daidzein, genistein), which is part of the women's wellness traditional association.

How do you make Red Clover tea?
1-2 teaspoons of dried blossoms per 8 oz cup; steep 10 minutes.

Is Red Clover safe during pregnancy?
Traditional sources generally advise caution; consult a healthcare provider.

What does Red Clover taste like?
Mildly sweet, hay-like, gentle in flavor.

Can Red Clover be combined with other herbs?
Yes; classic women's tonic blends include Red Clover with raspberry leaf, nettle, and oat straw.

This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.