Red clover

Red clover

Red clover

What are other common names?

• Trifolium pratense

• Bienenbrot
• Bienenbrot
• Clovone
• Kuhklee
• Kriechender Klee
• Daidzein
• Flos Trifolii
• Genistein
• Isoflavon
• Wiesenklee
• Miel des Prés
• Phytoöstrogen
• Lila Klee
• Trebol Rojo
• Klee
• Trifolium
• Trifolium Pratense
• Trèfle Commun
• Trèfle des Prés
• Trèfle Pourpre
• Trèfle Rouge
• Trèfle Rougeâtre
• Tréfle Violet
• Wilder Klee

What is this product used for?

Red clover does not have strong support for health problems.

What precautions should be taken when taking this product?

• Always consult your doctor before using any natural product. Some products may not mix well with medications or other natural products.

• This product may interfere with some laboratory tests. Be sure to talk to your doctor about this and any medications you are taking.

• Be sure to tell your doctor that you are taking this product if you are having surgery or tests.

• The use of red clover in children under 12 is not recommended.

• Do not use this product if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon. When taking this product, use a birth control method you can trust.

• Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding.

• Do not use this product if you are taking anti-cancer medications or hormone therapy.

• Do not use this product if you have health problems that are sensitive to hormones. These are problems such as breast cancer, prostate cancer or endometriosis.

• Be especially careful if you are taking blood thinning medications. These are medications such as warfarin, heparin or enoxaparin.

• Be especially careful if you are taking medications to dissolve blood clots. These are drugs such as alteplase, reteplase or streptokinase.

• Be especially careful if you are taking medications for swelling or inflammation. These include medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen.

• Be especially careful when taking medications that contain hormones. These include medications such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapies.

• Be especially careful if you are taking medications that affect your hormones. These are medications such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, anastrozole, exemestane, fluvestrant, letrozole or tamoxifen.

• Be especially careful and consult your doctor if you have:

  • bleeding problems

  • Cancer

  • Problems with your uterus

  • Hormonal disorders

What should I pay attention to?

• stomach pain

• Stomach pain

• Low appetite

• Swelling in the feet

When do I have to call the doctor?

• Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; Fever; Itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the emergency room immediately.

• Very bad vomiting

• Bruising or bleeding that is not normal

• Changes in menstrual periods such as heavy bleeding, spotting, or bleeding between cycles.

Date of last review

April 13, 2022

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