• SCIENTIFIC NAME: Trifolium pratense
  • INDICATIONS: Menopausal symptoms, hot flashes, muscle spasms, hypercholesterolemia, breast pain, osteoporosis, diuretic, expectorant, mild antispasmodic, sedative, blood purifier, bladder infections, liver disorders. Ointment for acne, eczema, psoriasis and other rashes
  • SYNONYM: Leguminosae
  • CLASS: Phytoestrogen
  • HALF-LIFE: N/A
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    Conjugated estrogens

Red clover contains phytoestrogens that bind to estrogen and progesterone receptors, potentially adversely affecting breast tissue.

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Page last updated 07/31/2023

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric