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==News About Red Clover == | ==News About Red Clover == | ||
'''How to Use Red Clover Blossoms''' | |||
*Source:https://frugallysustainable.com/how-to-use-red-clover-blossoms/ | |||
:(Andrea, Frugally Sustainable) | |||
This week, while visiting my sister in Colorado Springs, I have had the pleasure of taking to the land and foraging for wild edibles and herbs not commonly available to me in the low desert of Phoenix. | |||
Imagine my surprise and delight when I stumbled upon a large patch of Red Clover growing in the sandy soil near a creek bed while hiking a few days ago! | |||
Red Clover infusions have quickly made their way onto the list of my top 5 most favorite drinks — not only is the tea nourishing but the blossoms of this clover are super tasty when eaten raw, and they make a wonderful treatment for wounds when used topically. | |||
In fact, Red Clover could be compared to the herb Alfalfa leaf simply because of it’s nutritional value. | |||
Moreover, it is an all-around good immune system builder, blood purifier, and one of the best herbs for detoxification. | |||
A list of health benefits may include: | |||
1. It functioning as a good tonic for colds. | |||
2. Make a salve or poultice with the blossoms and use it on burns, psoriasis, eczema, various sores, and acne. | |||
3. A great respiratory system herb! It eases coughs, colds and symptoms of bronchitis. | |||
4. Use it as a mild sedative to relax and calm the nervous system. | |||
5. Known to relieve the symptoms of PMS in pre-menopausal women and can assist the body in establishing a healthy menstrual flow. | |||
6. Reduces the symptoms of menopause. Notably hot flashes and may delay the effects of osteoporosis. | |||
7. Great for liver health as it purifies the blood and helps to remove toxins. | |||
8. Red clover also seems to reduce our levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol and our risk for heart disease. | |||
9. Nutritionally speaking Red Clover blossoms contain a good amount of calcium, magnesium, potassium, niacin, thiamine, and lots of Vitamin C. | |||
:How to Use Red Clover Blossoms | |||
How should we use these beauty blossoms? | |||
They are most often dried to be used in teas or herbal infusions. But they can be tinctured or used externally and made into salves…even used as a poultice. Likewise, Red Clover blossoms can be added raw to many culinary dishes such as salads and soups. | |||
I have been enjoying these blossoms in a wonderful, cleansing infusion for the past couple of days. A perfect detoxifying drink for my time away from home! | |||
And here’s how I’ve done it… | |||
::Red Clover Blossom Infusion | |||
:• For all of my herbal infusions, I follow the wisdom of Susun Weed. Click this link to read more about her methods. And I encourage you to read her books — Healing Wise (Wise Woman Herbal Series), Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, New Menopausal Years — if you are further interested. | |||
Ingredients | |||
:-1 ounce Red Clover blossoms (about a cup) | |||
:-1 quart-sized jar filled to the top with hot water (just cooled from boiling) | |||
Directions: Fill your jar with the blossoms and cover with hot water to the top. Place the lid on the jar and allow the mixture to steep for 4-10 hours. | |||
To Use: Strain the plant material and enjoy the tea…drink 2-4 cups per day. The remainder of the liquid should be chilled and consumed within 36-48 hours — this prior to spoilage. | |||
Fun additions: My sister has a beautiful mint garden, so I’ve been adding a few mint leaves…yummo! Sage would also be a wonderful addition. | |||
Cautions for Red Clover: Do not consume internally during pregnancy. Do not use if you are taking anti-coagulant medications or if you have thin blood. Generally considered safe for children. Note…please consult with a medical professional before taking this or any other herbal supplement as it may interfere with certain medications and treatments. | |||
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'''Red clover genome to help restore sustainable farming''' | '''Red clover genome to help restore sustainable farming''' | ||
*Source:http://www.earlham.ac.uk/newsroom/red-clover-genome-help-restore-sustainable-farming | *Source:http://www.earlham.ac.uk/newsroom/red-clover-genome-help-restore-sustainable-farming | ||