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Red Clover Herbal Remedy

Red Clover health benefits Red Clover is one of the most useful remedies for children with skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. It also works as an expectorant and antispasmodic making it useful in the treatments of coughs and bronchitis The herb red clover can be used to treat: Childhood and adult eczema Childhood and adult psoriasis Whooping cough Bronchititis Spasmodic coughs generally Leg ulcers Side effects and contraindications No known side effects or contraindications are known within the recommended doses. Because red clover contains estrogen-like compounds, there is a possibility that its long-term use would increase the risk of women developing cancer of the lining of the uterus. Studies to date have been too brief (less than 6 months) to evaluate possible long term effects. While there are no known side effects for pregnant and breast feeding women, it is generally advised that they should only take herbal remedies under advise from a qualified practitioner. This also applies to women who have breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers Active compounds: Isoflavones including biochanin A, formononetin and genistein. Phenolic glycosides, coumarins, cyanogenic glycosides Adult tincture dosage: Based on a 1:3 ratio tincture take 2ml to 6ml three times a day Naturopaths treat the whole person not just the disease or condition. That's why you cannot use this site for diagnosis or treatment. The information we provide should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. We recommend that you visit a qualified naturopath or find a GP who is sympathetic to a naturopathic approach. Click here for our full disclaimer.	Research home Herbal remedies

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