What does it help with
- Menopausal symptoms, hot flashes horka
- Hormonal balance u women
- Antioxidant protection
- Prevention of osteoporosis
Active compounds
Izoflavonoids (formononetin, biochanin A), flavonoids.
Formononetin and biochanin A bind to oestrogen receptors — natural support.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodMay–July
Plant partsflowering heads
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCapsulesExtract
Pro tip: Red clover works as a phytoestrogen — consult with a doctor at oncological treatment.
Recipes
1 Red clover tea ▾
2 teaspoons dried floweringch heads pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 2× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Homemade capsules (dried powder) ▾
Dry the herb at 40 °C until completely dried. Grind in a coffee grinder to fine powder. Fill empty capsules (available at pharmacies) — approx. 500 mg per capsule. Store in a dark vessel. Dose: 1–2 capsules 2× a day with water.
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