RED CLOVER HEALTH AND MAGICAL PROPERTIES

RED CLOVER HEALTH AND MAGICAL PROPERTIES

Red clover, Trifolium pratense, is a wild flowering plant that grows anywhere corn can be grown.  It does best in cool conditions. In southern Canada and the northern U.S., and in the higher elevations of the Southeast and West, red clover grows as a biennial or short-lived perennial.  It is included in the legume family.  Farmers and Ranchers grow Red Clover to feed livestock and as a cover crop to protect soil from water runoff, improve aeration, and add nitrogen back into the soil.

Medicinally, Red Clover is a source of nutrients like calcium, chromium, magnesium, copper, niacin, phosphorus, thiamine and potassium as well as Vitamin C, and B vitamins.  Red Clover contains coumarins, which can block Vitamin K and interfere with blood clotting, so it is important that you don’t take more than 120 grams per day.  Traditional medicine uses Red Clover to treat a variety of conditions.

Historically, red clover was used for asthma, whooping cough, cancer, and gout. Today, extracts from red clover are most often promoted for menopause symptoms, high cholesterol levels, or osteoporosis. 

Red clover has a variety of uses, including: 

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Treating Menopause symptoms.  Red clover contains isoflavones, which are plant-based chemicals that are similar to estrogen and may help with hot flashes, night sweats, depression, anxiety, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular health. Some studies have found that taking 40 milligrams of red clover for 12 weeks can help with menopausal symptoms and skin health. 

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Red clover may help bone density and prevent bone thinning.  It may increase the bone mineral density for premenopausal and perimenopausal women. One study found that taking 20 grams of red clover for 12 weeks improved bone density. 

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Red clover helps thin mucus and lubricate the respiratory tract to help expel mucus from the lungs.  This can help treat bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. 

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Some studies have shown that red clover isoflavones can increase HDL ("good") cholesterol in pre and postmenopausal women and decrease LDL ("bad") cholesterol, while others have shown no effect and in other study, they found that red clover extracts can reduce total cholesterol.

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Red clover has been used traditionally to treat skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. The salves, lotions and balms can be used to treat skin issues like eczema and psoriasis. You can use an ointment containing 10–15% red clover flower heads topically for these conditions.

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Red clover extract is used in skincare products to enhance skin tone and firm skin:

• A study found that red clover isoflavones can reduce skin aging caused by estrogen deprivation.  Red clover isoflavones can stimulate the skin's natural collagen production system.

• Red clover can increase the skin's thickness.

• Red clover can improve the skin's moisture levels.

• Red clover extract can enhance the hydrating role of hyaluronic acid, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

• Red clover extract can increase skin plumpness.

• Red clover can help calm acne and spots.

Over the past few decades, Red Clover has gained a reputation as one of the best herbal supplements.

DOSAGE:  Adults typically take 3-5 ml or 60-80 drops Red Clover Tincture by mouth daily for up to a year.

MAGIC ESSENCE AND SMUDGE BENEFITS

Red Clover in is used in Wiccan rituals for protection and a barrier against negativity.  Place Red Clover anywhere you want protection and positive energy.  Wearing an amulet with Red Clovert may help you attract positive energy and ward off negative energy. Add Sage and Salt then sprinkle the mix around the perimeter of the house as a protective barrier.

In ancient times, they would add Red Clover to honey and rose water to create Love potions that were drank under the light of a full moon to spark passion and desire.

Red Clover is used in spells to attract a new love or strengthen an existing connection. To spiritually prepare for new love try adding Red Clover to your bath salts.

Red Clover spells and rituals are also used to heal a broken heart or to help mend emotional wounds in an existing relationship.  Drinking tea made with Red Clover can enhance spiritual connections, promote inner harmony, bring peace of mind and help heal a broken heart by easing the pain of separation and help the soul navigate the journey of mourning the loss of the relationship.

There are spells to attract financial gain and success. Putting a few leaves in a wallet or purse, or planting it around the house, is believed to bring wealth and ensure a steady flow of resources.  Filling a charm bag with clover, citrine, and green aventurine and placing it in the corner of your home or business is supposed to act as a magnet for abundance.   It can also be used to enhance one's attractiveness to potential employers or increase the chances of advancement.  Another way to harness its prosperity attracting powers is to anoint your business cards or resumes with Red Clover oil.

Smudging is an ancient Native American ritual that involves burning dried sage leaves to cleanse and purify a space or person. The smoke from the sage is believed to attach to negative energy and carry it away, making room for positive energy. Smudging can be used in homes, offices, and on people and objects. It's also often used in spiritual practices like meditation to create a peaceful environment.

The practice of smudging with Red Clover is a way to access its healing energies. This ritual is particularly effective for dispelling negativity and promoting a sense of calm and well-being. Through smudging, Red Clover acts as a conduit for cleansing and renewal, offering a fresh start on all levels.