Red clover is considered to be one of the
richest sources of isoflavones
(water-soluble chemicals that act like
estrogens and are found in many plants).
It is used for hot flashes/flushes, pms,
lowering cholesterol, breast enhancement
and breast health, improving urine
production and improving circulation of
the blood. It is also used to help
prevent osteoporosis, reduce the
possibility of blood clots and arterial
plaques and limiting the development of
benign prostate hyperplasia.
Red clover is a source of many valuable
nutrients including calcium, chromium,
magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium,
thiamine, and vitamin c. Red clover is
also considered to be one of the richest
sources of isoflavones (water-soluble
chemicals that act like estrogens and are
found in many plants).
Several studies of a proprietary extract
of red clover isoflavones suggest that it
may significantly reduce hot flashes in
menopausal women. Also, menopause
increases a woman's risk for developing
osteoporosis (significant bone loss) and
some studies suggest that a proprietary
extract of red clover isoflavones may slow
bone loss and even boost bone mineral
density in pre and peri-menopausal women.
The estrogen-like effect of red clover
isoflavones may be involved, and red
clover also may have a direct effect by
preventing the breakdown of existing
bone.
However, this possible bone-strengthening
effect has not been seen in men and
post-menopausal women.
Because it contains chemicals called
isoflavones, which belong to a larger
class of plant chemicals known as phyto
(plant-derived) estrogens, red clover is
often taken to relieve symptoms of
premenstrual syndrome (pms). Isoflavones
are similar in shape to the female
hormone, estrogen. Therefore, they may
attach to estrogen receptors throughout
the body particularly in the bladder,
blood vessels, bones, and heart.
For women with normal estrogen levels, red
clover isoflavones may displace some
natural estrogens, possibly preventing or
relieving estrogen-related symptoms, such
as breast pain, that are associated with
pms. This effect may also reduce the
possibility of developing
estrogen-dependent cancer of the
endometrium (the lining of the uterus).
In addition, results from a review of
nearly 1000 women suggest that red clover
may interfere with an enzyme known to
promote the progression of endometrial
cancer.
Red clover may also block enzymes thought
to contribute to prostate cancer in men.
It has shown a definite limiting effect,
however, in the development of benign
prostate hyperplasia (bph), which is a
non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate
gland. An enlarged prostate may cause
men to experience a weak or interrupted
urine stream, dribbling after urinating,
or the urge to urinate even after voiding.
For most men, bph is a normal part of
aging.
It is believed that red clover may help to
prevent heart disease in several ways.
Although results from human studies are
not definite, some show that taking red
clover may lower the levels of 'bad'
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (ldl)
and raise the levels of 'good'
high-density lipoprotein (hdl) cholesterol
in the body. In addition, red clover may
also promote an increase in the secretion
of bile acid. Because cholesterol is a
major component of bile acid, increased
bile acid production usually means that
more cholesterol is used and less
cholesterol circulates in the body.
Additionally, red clover contains small
amounts of chemicals known as coumarins,
which may help keep the blood from
becoming thick and gummy. Therefore, the
possibility of forming blood clots and
arterial plaques may be reduced. Plaques
are accumulations of blood cells, fats,
and other substances that may build up in
blood vessels, possibly reducing or
blocking blood flow. Red clover may also
help the arteries remain strong and
flexible (a quality often called 'arterial
compliance'), which may also help to
prevent some of the plaque deposits that
may lead to a heart attack or a stroke.
It has been found to be helpful in
quitting smoking.
We are one of the leading manufacturer of
plant extracts,herb extracts and botanical
extracts in china. We can supply all
kinds of standardized extracts and ratioed
extracts.
Now we can supply the red clover extract
with the following specification:
isoflavones 8-60% min (hplc)
red colver has been used medicinally to
treat a wide array of conditions. These
have included cancer, mastitis
(inflammation of the breast), joint
disorders, jaundice, bronchitis, spasmodic
coughing, asthma, and skin inflammations,
such as psoriasis and eczema. Red clover
is thought to purify the blood by
promoting urine and muscous production,
improving circulation and stimulating the
secretion of bile. Recently, specific
chemicals in red clover--known as
isoflavones--have been isolated and tested
for their effectiveness in treating a
variety of conditions. Although isolated
isoflavones products are very different
from the whole herb, they have shown
promise in the treatment of a number of
conditions associated with menopause, such
as hot flashes, cardiovascular health and
the bone loss associated with
osteoporosis.
