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RED CLOVER

Latin Name: Trifolium pratense
Family: Leguminoseae
Height: 30-50cm

Rabbits and guinea pigs enjoy all clovers. One of the most useful internal remedies for eczema and other chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis. Possible anti-neoplastic action in animals.

Red Clover Flowers have an extremely high calcium level and a very high Ca:P ratio. They also contain high levels of vitamins A and C.

Clover hay is a valuable feed to help animals through the moult but it must be kept dry* and in good condition.
*Mould in plants of the clover family can be particularly toxic.

Constituents: Phenolic glycosides, isoflavones, flavanoids, coumarins, and cyanogenic glycosides.

Actions: Alterative, expectorant, anti-spasmodic; stimulates nutrition and elimination, dermatological agent, reduces muscle tension and spasm, sedative.

Sources:

Whole Red Clover Flowers  (International) Whole Red Clover Flowers (US/Canada) from Kalyx US

Organic Red Clover Flowers (International) Organic Red Clover Flowers (US/Canada) from Kalyx US

Red Clover Seed (International) Red Clover Seed (US/Canada) from Kalyz US

Red Clover is included in the Galen's Garden's Hedgerow Herbs blend of 20 different herbs and wild plants.