red clover infusion
Red clover grows abundantly in spring and early summer, and as well as making a refreshing, delicate lemonade (read our red clover lemonade recipe here ) and eaten in salads, red clover has valuable therapeutic benefits when made into an infusion. A red clover infusion can be taken as a tea, used in a herbal bath or made into a compress.
Some therapeutic benefits of red clover:
- helps body balance oestrogen levels
- reduces the symptoms of menopause - hot flushes and night sweats
- relieves the symptoms of PMT in pre-menopausal women, and can assist in establishing a healthy menstrual flow
- expectorant that can ease coughs, bronchitis, respiratory ailments
- tonic that strengthens the immune system
- purifies the blood and helps to remove toxins
- mild sedative that relaxes and calms the nervous system
- soothes children's skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and nappy rash
CAUTIONS:
Before beginning any treatment, we strongly advise you consult your physician and/or a qualified herbalist for advice and treatment is you are pregnant, have a chronic medical or serious health condition, are receiving medical or psychiatric treatment, are taking homeopathic remedies, or intend treating babies or very young children.)
(1) Red clover contains estrogen-like compounds, and should not be taken by anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, taking hormone replacement therapy, or anyone with a history of breast, ovarian, uterine or hormone-sensitive cancers.
(2) Do not take red clover internally if you are taking anti-coagulant medication or have thin blood
(3) Do not take red clover internally if you art taking medication to control diabetes, as red clover may lower blood sugar levels
How to make a red clover infusion:
(1) Collect a basket or bowl full of fresh red clover blossoms, and shake to remove any insects and debris.
(2) Soak the blossoms in some cold, lightly salted water, and rinse
(3) Weigh out approximately 25g of the rinsed blossoms into a large clean jar
(4) Carefully pour boiling water over the fresh blossoms (may also use 15g dried blossoms), making sure they are covered.
(5) Put a lid on the jar and leave it to steep for at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.
(6) Strain the mixture using a fine sieve or jelly bag, and discard the used flower heads.
(7) Add a few teaspoons of honey or sugar to taste. May be taken internally either hot (to soothe colds and coughs) or cold.
Some therapeutic benefits of red clover:
- helps body balance oestrogen levels
- reduces the symptoms of menopause - hot flushes and night sweats
- relieves the symptoms of PMT in pre-menopausal women, and can assist in establishing a healthy menstrual flow
- expectorant that can ease coughs, bronchitis, respiratory ailments
- tonic that strengthens the immune system
- purifies the blood and helps to remove toxins
- mild sedative that relaxes and calms the nervous system
- soothes children's skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and nappy rash
CAUTIONS:
Before beginning any treatment, we strongly advise you consult your physician and/or a qualified herbalist for advice and treatment is you are pregnant, have a chronic medical or serious health condition, are receiving medical or psychiatric treatment, are taking homeopathic remedies, or intend treating babies or very young children.)
(1) Red clover contains estrogen-like compounds, and should not be taken by anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, taking hormone replacement therapy, or anyone with a history of breast, ovarian, uterine or hormone-sensitive cancers.
(2) Do not take red clover internally if you are taking anti-coagulant medication or have thin blood
(3) Do not take red clover internally if you art taking medication to control diabetes, as red clover may lower blood sugar levels
How to make a red clover infusion:
(1) Collect a basket or bowl full of fresh red clover blossoms, and shake to remove any insects and debris.
(2) Soak the blossoms in some cold, lightly salted water, and rinse
(3) Weigh out approximately 25g of the rinsed blossoms into a large clean jar
(4) Carefully pour boiling water over the fresh blossoms (may also use 15g dried blossoms), making sure they are covered.
(5) Put a lid on the jar and leave it to steep for at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.
(6) Strain the mixture using a fine sieve or jelly bag, and discard the used flower heads.
(7) Add a few teaspoons of honey or sugar to taste. May be taken internally either hot (to soothe colds and coughs) or cold.