Long since red clover was valued for the ability to quickly and efficiently purify blood, lymph, stop the growth of cancerous tumors. Folk healers actively used leaves and fragrant flowers of this plant in the manufacture of tinctures, decoctions and local preparations from dermatological diseases. Today, the meadow clover is also widely used - the healing properties of the herb have been thoroughly studied, which makes it possible to produce the most effective medicines from it.
Healing properties of clover meadow
In the flower heads, as well as the leaves of the plant, there are vitamins from various groups, flavonoids, minerals, essential oils, coumarinic acid, salicylic acid and carotene. All this causes useful effects from the use of drugs from clover:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antisclerotic;
- demulcent;
- expectorant;
- vitaminizing;
- wound-healing;
- anesthetic;
- astringent;
- antiviral;
- antibiotic;
- antifungal;
- diuretic;
- laxative;
- sedative;
- antineoplastic.
In addition, the components of the clover grass help to normalize the work of the nervous system, strengthen immunity, prevent infectious diseases.
The healing properties of Grass Clover grass and contraindications
Due to the unique composition and above described actions, red clover is used in the therapy of the following disorders in the body:
- atherosclerosis;
- bronchitis;
- hypertensive disease ;
- abscess;
- migraine;
- dizziness;
- pathology of the kidneys and urinary system;
- Ophthalmic diseases associated with obstruction of blood vessels;
- neuralgia;
- strokes;
- thrombosis;
- cataract;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- too liquid blood;
- climacteric syndrome;
- ulcer of duodenum, stomach mucosa;
- malignant oncological tumors;
- dermatological diseases (ulcers, acne, purulent lesions);
- burns, wounds;
- arthritis;
- tuberculosis;
- gout;
- inflammation of the gallbladder and liver;
- rheumatism ;
- fungal pathology;
- spasms and cramps.
Despite the absence of toxic substances in the leaves and flowers of clover, there are contraindications to its reception:
- thrombophlebitis;
- phlebeurysm;
- increased coagulability of blood;
- a suffered heart attack;
- estrogen-dependent forms of tumors;
- pregnancy;
- diarrhea.
Therapeutic properties and application of meadow clover
There are many recipes for internal and external use of the examined plant.
Aqueous infusion for oral administration:
- For 1 glass of water take a tablespoon of dry or fresh inflorescences of red clover.
- Boil the raw materials for 1 minute.
- Leave for an hour, cover with a lid.
- Strain, pour into a glass bottle or jar.
- Drink immediately after meals, three times a day, 75 ml each.
If you want a higher concentration of medicinal components, instead of 1 tablespoon of raw material, you can take two.
The alcoholic tincture of clover meadow possesses a lot of useful properties:
- Rinse the fresh inflorescences of the plant.
- Place the product in a 500 ml glass jar.
- About 4 tablespoons of raw material pour alcohol, diluted with water to a concentration of 40%. You can use good vodka.
- Insist the solution for 10 days, placing it in a warm place.
- Strain, drink a teaspoon before dinner.
The presented tool can be used for external procedures - compresses, rubbing and lotions in the treatment of dermatological diseases of infectious, fungal nature. It is recommended to combine this therapy with fresh clover juice, squeezed out of leaves and flowers of grass.