It has a good effect on digestion, increases appetite and eliminates constipation. Also used in catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.
This plant is also called a horse or red clover. Occurs in Europe, Central Asia and North Africa, but also in Australia and the Americas. It reaches a height of about half a meter. It has three-leaf leaves and light purple fragrant flowers.
Composition
Herbs and flowers of meadow clover contain flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids and small amounts of tannins of carotene, essential oils and vitamins C and E.
Operation and application
Herbal raw material is herbs and flowers. Extract from them works expectorant and soothing when bronchitis. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic properties. It stimulates the liver and gallbladder. In addition, it calms and tones. When applied externally, it relieves superficial pain and bruises, and can also be used to rinse the mouth and throat. Clover meadow can also be helpful in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, pruritus, abscesses and burns. In addition to its use in herbal medicine, meadow clover is used for feed for farm animals and domestic animals.
Infusion of meadow clover flowers
Used to treat upper airway catarrh and food disorders. A spoonful of dried flowers should be poured with a glass of boiling water. Set aside for 15 minutes. Drink one glass three times a day.
Decoction of clover herb
Used in constipation, food disorders and upper respiratory tract infirmity. Externally for rinsing the mouth and throat and for bruising, itching and burns. 1,5 tablespoons of ground herb pour in 0.5 liters of boiling water and cook covered for 15 minutes. After cooling, you can drink - 3 times a day for half a glass or use externally.
