These same phytoestrogens can help lessen the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats because they help to provide an estrogenic effect when our endogenous estrogen becomes deficient. These smaller plant estrogens bind with estrogen receptor sites, but have a much weaker effect than larger endogenous estrogens or xenoestrogens, so they displace the stronger molecules that can promote excess growth. You see, like its cousin soy, red clover contains phytoestrogens (though not as much as soy). I wouldn’t rely on red clover alone for this, but I would include it in a larger herbal protocol for cancer support/prevention, especially estrogen-dependent cancers like breast cancer. It has been traditionally used by dozens of cultures around the world as a remedy for cancer, and modern studies have found 4 antitumor compounds, including genistein, which has shown to inhibit growth and metastasis. Red clover also a reputation for treating cancer. This is helpful when dealing with diseases of “excess” including rheumatoid arthritis and chronic skin conditions, which can be, in part, due to toxins accumulating and triggering an overactive immune response. As an alterative, red clover can be used to support the pathways of elimination, promoting detoxification and “purifying” and alkalinizing the blood. It can also be supportive for bronchitis. The Algonquin people used it to treat whooping cough. Red clover is also an expectorant, meaning that it can be useful for relaxing spasmodic coughs. Supporting the lymph will help to clear the “debris” of an immune battle and help to ensure that the bug is fully cleared from your body. You may also need lymphatic support following an acute illness such as measles, mumps, or even the flu or a coronavirus. This is helpful for swelling, bruising, edema and signs of lymphatic congestion including fibrocystic breasts and swollen lymph glands. The coumarin content in red clover helps to pull fluid from the interstitial spaces and into the lymphatic vessels, helping to thin the lymph and allowing it to flow more easily. Lymphatics are herbs that aid the flow of lymph. It is simultaneously nourishing and detoxifying, its detoxifying properties being due to its action on the lymphatic system. It is a wonderful nitrogen-fixer for your gardens or fields, as it improves soil nutrition and fertility. In our bodies, red clover is also highly nutritious, supplying us with minerals, including calcium. Red clover ( Trifolium pratense) is a member of the legume family.
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