Red clover
Red clover (Trifolium pretense)
You find red clover in sunny meadows and pastures. Red clover is rich in calcium, manganese, and selenium, which is a key cancer fighting antioxidant. Native American healers recommended red clover for pertussis and cancer. Chinese and Russian folk healers have used red clover to treat respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis.
Red clover is used to treat asthma, pertussis, cancer, gout, infection, suppresses appetite, and purifies blood. Red clover has expectorant, antispasmodic, and relaxing affects. Good for bacterial infections, coughs, bronchitis, inflamed lungs, inflammatory bowel disorder, kidney problems, liver disease, skin disorders, and weakened immune system. It is also used for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Red Clover Cough Suppressant
Place 4 cups of water and 4 cups of honey in a pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and add 4 tablespoons of red clover blossoms. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool, strain, bottle, and refrigerate. Take (1 – 2) tablespoons as needed for coughs. You receive a lot of extra minerals with this recipe.
References
Tierra, Michael, L.Ac., O.M.D.(1998). The Way of Herbs
