Red Clover P . E .

Product Name: Red Clover P.E.

Botanical Source: Trifolium pratense L.

Used Part:Whole herb

Assay:8%-40% Isoflavones

Formononetin

Biochanin A

Daidzein

Genistein

Appearance: Deep tan powder

Test method :HPLC

Treatment

Cardiovascular health

Red clover may help protect against heart disease in several ways. Red clover isoflavones have been associated with an increase in "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in pre- and postmenopausal women, but other studies show conflicting evidence. One study found that menopausal women taking red clover supplements had more flexible and stronger arteries (called arterial compliance), which can help prevent heart disease. Red clover may also have blood-thinning properties, which keeps blood clots from forming. It appears to improve blood flow.

Menopause

Several studies of a proprietary extract of red clover isoflavones s est that it may significantly reduce hot flashes in menopausal women. The largest study, however, showed no such effect.

Osteoporosis

Menopause increases a woman's risk for developing osteoporosis (significant bone loss). Some studies s est that a proprietary extract of red clover isoflavones may slow bone loss and even boost bone mineral density in pre- and perimenopausal women, but the evidence is preliminary.

Cancer

Based on its traditional use for cancer, researchers have begun to study isoflavones from red clover, and there is preliminary evidence that they may prevent the growth of cancer cells or kill cancer cells in test tubes. It's been proposed that red clover may help prevent some forms of cancer, such as prostate and endometrial cancer. However, given the herb's estrogen-like effects, it might also contribute to the growth of some cancers, just as estrogen does. Until further research is done, red clover cannot be recommended to prevent cancer and should be avoided in women with a history of breast cancer.

Other uses

Traditionally, red clover ointments have been applied to the skin to treat psoriasis, eczema, and other rashes. Red clover also has a history of use as a cough remedy for children.