This is one plant that you cannot miss once you recognize its three leaflets and a round flower head It is located throughout the United States. It is often used by herbalists for a variety of conditions.
You can even eat the petals. I have placed them in a salad and they are tasty
Red clover is used for symptoms of menopause, weak and brittle bones, high levels of cholesterol, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Red clover contains chemicals called phytoestrogens that are similar to the hormone estrogen. For this reason it can be used for females who have menopausal symptoms.
The tea from the flowers are flavinoid rich providing anti oxidant and anti cancer benefits. I have used it in addition to the above to treat burns and guts and liver problems. This herb is part of the cancer formula called Essiac. The other herbs in Essiac is burdock root, slippery elm. rhubarb poot, sheep sorrel
Until tomorrow…