Red Clover
Red Clover (flower) N. America (Trifolium Pratense)
 A
favorite of natural health pioneer Ellen G. White and master herbalist
Jethro Kloss - "One of Gods greatest blessings to man." Has
earned especially high regard among cancer survivors and is a cornerstone
of legendary formulas and programs.
There is a parasite called a fluke. It inhabits the intestine and then the
liver. When it is present, there is production of cell division factor
ortho-phospho-tyrosine. This disrupts normal cellular schedules and results in
the runaway cell growth of cancer. It has been discovered that the phytonutrient
Genisteine in Red Clover Flowers is able to disrupt a precursor to the division
factor thus defusing a potential biological time-bomb. When
ortho-phospho-tyrosine production is disrupted, cell growth returns to normal.
Red clover is also useful for soothing frantic nerves, systemic cleansing,
coughs and for the lungs.
A deep-rooted legume, perhaps the oldest agricultural crop, cultivated since
prehistoric times. Important to Celtic, Chinese, Russian, Greek and Roman
cultures and healing traditions. "One of God's greatest blessings to
man". According to Jethro Kloss, author of the famous herb book Back To
Eden. Also a favorite home remedy of natural health pioneer, Mrs. E.G. White.
And red clover is mentioned in Dr. Hulda Clark's book, The Cure For All Cancers
and is an ingredient in the Hoxsey program. National Cancer Institute
researchers have found anti-tumor properties in the herb.
More than 30 different cultures around the world use red clover in natural
cancer remedies. An enzymatic cell growth factor called ortho-phospho-tyrosine
is a common cancer marker, or indicator. It is produced by body parasites. Red
clover provides a substance called genistine which inhibits
ortho-phospho-tyrosine.
Other enthusiasts describe its value for the lymphatic system, digestive
tract, and as a reliever of water retention and menstrual discomforts, and
"able to kill TB bacteria".
Phytonutrients, Genistein 4'-Methyl ether (Biochanin A), Minerals and
especially trace elements
Said to be used for: alterative, antiscrofulous, antispasmodic, aperient,
athlete's foot, bronchitis, burns, cancer, constipation, diuretic, expectorant,
gall-bladder, gout, liver, pertussis, rheumatism, sedative, skin, sores, tonic,
and ulcers. Flowers have been used as a sedative. Russians recommend the herb
for bronchial asthma. Chinese take the floral tea as an expectorant. Kloss
recommends that every family "stash" red clover blossoms, gathered in summer,
and dried on paper in shade. "Use this tea in place of tea and coffee and you
will have splendid results." This is one of Kloss' diets that doesn't offend me.
Pages have been devoted to the anticancer activity of the floral tea, a remedy
not yet tested by the National Cancer Institute. Herbals recommend clover for
bronchitis, leprosy, pertussis, spasms, and syphilis. Jason Winters tea,
containing red clover and chaparral and some unidentified secret spice, sells at
rather high prices as a "cancer cure" (Duke, 1984b).
Lyme Disease: Red clover cleanses the bloodstream and is a good tonic.
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Red Clover tincture has
long been a treatment for whooping cough and bronchitis.
Female Infertility: Red clover blossom may act as a female fertility
enhancer. It contains several estrogen-like compounds which may promote
fertility in estrogen-deficient women. [Duke, J. A. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs:
489. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1985]
Menopausal Issues: Red clover extract (80mg per day of isoflavones for a
12-month period) reduced the number of hot flashes in a double-blind,
placebo-controlled trial of 30 women who had not had a period for over 12 months
and were experiencing more than five hot flashes per day. [North American
Menopause Society 12th Annual Meeting, Oct 4-6, 2001, New Orleans, LA.]
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