Organic Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a flowering plant from the legume family, related to peas and beans. This product consists of the dried, organic pink-purple flower blossoms, which are commonly brewed into a traditional herbal tea.
Red Clover tea has a very mild, pleasant, and slightly sweet taste. It's not overpowering and has a delicate, floral, and bean-like flavour. It's one of the more gentle-tasting herbal teas.
In traditional herbalism, Red Clover was widely used as a 'blood purifier' and for skin complaints. It is most famous for its use in supporting women's health, particularly for easing the symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, due to its natural phytoestrogen content.
To make a herbal infusion, use 1-2 teaspoons of the dried organic flowers per cup. Pour over hot (not boiling) water, cover, and let it steep for 10-15 minutes. Covering the cup traps the plant's delicate compounds.
No. While they are related, Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a tall plant with pinkish-purple flowers and is the one used in herbalism. White Clover (Trifolium repens) is the small, white-flowered plant commonly found growing in lawns.
Because Red Clover contains phytoestrogens, it should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Anyone with a history of hormone-sensitive conditions (like breast cancer or endometriosis) or on hormonal medication (like the pill or HRT) must consult a healthcare professional before use.
