Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 353. Red clover

Fresh or dried flowers/leaves of Red clover (Trifolium pratense) are edible. This plant was also used to make a herbal 'tea', historically claimed to be effective for asthma; whooping cough; cancer and gout. It's still promoted for menopausal symptoms; high cholesterol levels and osteoporosis.
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