Ways on which you can use Red Clover!

Note: People who should avoid taking red clover are at the bottom of the page.

As said on my instagram page, there are too many benefits as to why you should consider taking this amazing flower also known as the womans herb. Not only because of vitamins and minerals such as zinc, calcium and magnesium, but because it has anti bacterial benefits, helps with osteoporosis, skin and hair benefits, and anxiety and depression. It also helps to mimic hormones which help women that are suffering through menopause.

Here are a few ways in which you can start adding it to your health care!

1. Red Clover Nourishing Herbal Tea (Daily Hormone & Skin Support)

Ingredients:

    •    1 tbsp dried red clover blossoms

    •    1 tsp dried nettle leaf (mineral-rich and grounding)

    •    1 tsp dried spearmint (supports hormone balance and taste)

    •    2 cups hot water

Steps:

    1.    Add herbs to a heat-safe jar or teapot.

    2.    Pour 2 cups of hot (not boiling) water over them.

    3.    Cover and let steep for 15–20 minutes.

    4.    Strain and enjoy warm or chilled.

    5.    Optional: add a little raw honey or lemon to taste.

Use: 1–2 cups per day, 5 days a week (take short breaks periodically).

Safety tip: Avoid if you’re on hormone therapy or blood thinners.

2. Red Clover Blossom Salad Sprinkle (Mineral-Rich, Floral Accent)

Ingredients:

    •    Fresh red clover blossoms (unsprayed, foraged or from a clean source)

    •    Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale, or lettuce)

    •    Avocado slices, cucumber, and toasted pumpkin seeds

    •    Olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt

Steps:

    1.    Pick red clover blossoms and gently rinse them.

    2.    Add them as a garnish on your salad for color and light sweetness.

    3.    Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice dressing.

Optional combo: Add chopped dandelion greens for extra detox and antioxidants.

3. Red Clover Berry Smoothie (Hormone & Skin-Glow Blend)

Ingredients:

    •    1 cup red clover tea or infusion (as base liquid)

    •    ½ cup frozen berries (blueberry or raspberry)

    •    ½ banana

    •    1 tsp flaxseed or chia seed (omega support)

    •    ½ cup plant-based milk

    •    Optional: 1 tsp raw honey or maca powder for extra hormone balance

Steps:

    1.    Brew red clover tea and let it cool.

    2.    Blend all ingredients until smooth.

    3.    Drink fresh in the morning or mid-afternoon.

Tip: This combination supports estrogen balance, skin clarity, and gentle detoxification.

4. Red Clover Blossom Infusion (Deep Nourishment for Skin, Hair, and Detox Support)

Ingredients:

    •    1 cup dried red clover blossoms

    •    4 cups hot water

Steps:

    1.    Place red clover blossoms in a quart-sized jar.

    2.    Pour hot (just off-boiling) water to fill the jar.

    3.    Cover and let steep 4–8 hours or overnight.

    4.    Strain and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    5.    Drink 1 cup daily, warm or cold.

Optional additions for taste and synergy:

    •    A squeeze of fresh lemon

    •    A few slices of ginger

    •    Mint leaves for a refreshing twist

Note: This long steeping extracts minerals and nutrients gently.

I hope these tips were helpful. If you manage to try any of these recipes then please, comment and let everyone know what you think. These are easy ways in which you can start incorporating more earthy and natural foods into your life. As well as the perfect way to get started.

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🚫CAUTION: PEOPLE WHO SHOULD CONSIDER AVOIDING RED CLOVER

1. People with hormone-sensitive conditions

Red clover contains isoflavones (plant estrogens), which can mimic estrogen in the body.

Avoid if you have or have had:

    •    Breast cancer

    •    Uterine (endometrial) cancer

    •    Ovarian cancer

    •    Endometriosis

    •    Uterine fibroids

It can stimulate estrogen activity and potentially worsen these conditions.

2. People taking blood thinners or with bleeding disorders

Red clover may slow blood clotting because it has coumarins (natural blood-thinning compounds).

Avoid or use caution if you take:

    •    Warfarin (Coumadin)

    •    Aspirin

    •    Clopidogrel (Plavix)

    •    NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen)

It can increase the risk of bleeding or bruising.

3. People on hormone therapy or birth control

Because red clover acts like estrogen, it may interfere with hormonal medications, including:

    •    Birth control pills

    •    Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

It can reduce their effectiveness or cause unpredictable effects.

4. People with liver issues

Some studies suggest red clover may affect liver enzymes. Those with liver disease or taking medications processed by the liver should consult a healthcare provider first.

5. Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Red clover’s phytoestrogen content means it may affect hormone balance or fetal development, so it’s not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

6. Before surgery

Because of its potential blood-thinning effects, stop taking red clover at least 2 weeks before surgery to avoid excessive bleeding.

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