It’s not just the rare and hard to find that has value. The very accessibility of some resources – think sunlight and air – makes them miracles in and of themselves. Red clover, one such wonder, is thought of as a common weed, when it should be herald as a Queen. On top of red clovers generosity of spirit, it has a sympathetic energy; it actually cares about the person who’s consuming it.
Red clover is the most powerful herb of all to support the lymphatic system and cleanse lymph fluid, and it can be effective for addressing any type of cancer. This generous wild herb, you can use both the flowers and the leaves, is a diuretic and the ultimate blood builder for those who are worried about virtually any type of blood disorder or disease, including lukemia, multiple myeloma, or just toxic blood overall due to pancreas or liver not functioning properly.
Red clover is loaded with a bumper crop of nutrients and disease fighting alkaloids. You can get more out of red clover than any multi-vitamin on the shelf. If you or your doctor are concerned that you have nutrient deficiencies, drink three cups daily of red clover tea. It is the ultimate tool for remineralisation and an amazing replenisher of deficiencies specifically in molybdenum, manganese, selenium, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, and more. Plus, red clover’s alkaloids work hand in hand with it’s amino acids to break up and reduce stored-up unnecessary far, so it can be flushed out of the body. It’s one of the ultimate drivers of weight loss of our time. Red clover also has an energising effect, making it a stellar herb for someone who’s feeling exhausted, fatigued or depleted. You can have the best smoothie packed with fresh fruits, veggies and superfood powders, and it likely won’t match the replenishing nutrition contained in one cup of red clover tea. All of this combined with red clover’s ability to cleanse toxic heavy metals and pesticides such as DDT makes this herb truly a must for survival in this century.
MEDICINAL USES
Red clover has been considered one of the most useful remedies for children with skin conditions, like eczema. A compress of the flowers is used for arthritic pains, gout, insect bites and stings. The herbs antispasmodic and expectorant action have been valued for dry irritating coughs, whooping cough, bronchitis, and other respiratory conditions. Other uses include: to strengthen the lymphaic system, improve vision, for nervous conditions, persistent coughs, rheumatism, arthritis, insomnia, fatigue, psoriasis, boils, acne, carbuncles, cysts, athletes foot, muscular tension and spasms, constipation, ulcers, vaginal itching, cancer, blood cleanser, menopausal discomforts, endometriosis and premenstrual pain. Some women use red clover as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Science has identified four phytoestrogenic isoflavones in red clover. Sprouts are highly alkalising for the body and help promote detoxification of the liver, lungs, kidneys, skin and colon. Red clover is a rich source of calcium, and good source of chromium, an important trace mineral essential to the metabolism of glucose, in the form of energy, and for transportation of protein to the cells.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Red clover is for people who live in the past, almost to their own detriment. When you find yourself trying to relive long ago days because you’re nostalgic for feelings of happiness and contentment you felt back then and feel are lacking in the present moment, turn to red clover. This herb helps bring these sustaining emotions into the present, so that you can feel joy and satisfaction in your current life.
SPIRITUAL LESSON
While red clover is used agriculturally in crop rotation, so often when we see it pop up in our owns and gardens, we consider it a weed. Red clover can grow almost anywhere, and it doesn’t care that it’s stepped on, even through it should be considered royalty. It is a very forgiving plant that grows vigorously, with great tenacity. You can mow it, stomp on it, cut it down, and still it comes back over and over, providing hope and abundance. Where in your life have you been beaten down by adversity, and yet you still have so much to offer? Red clover teaches us to keep on going.
drawn from knowledge of Anthony Williams and Isabell Shipard