Red Clover - Trifolium pratense
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:
Red Clover Flowers (International) Whole Red Clover Flowers (US/Canada) from Kalyx US
Organic Red Clover Flower (International) from Kalyx US
Premium Whole Organic Red Clover Blossom (International) from Kalyx US
Organic Red Clover Seed 4oz (International) Organic Red Clover Seed 1lb (International) from Kalyx US
Red Clover is included in the Galen's Garden's Hedgerow Herbs blend of 20 different herbs and wild plants.