Question 1

what is red clover pill used for in women and men?

Accepted Answer

Red Clover: 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.

Question 2

what would happen if i took red clover (700mg)?

Accepted Answer

Redclover: You exceeded the recommended dosage, so call Poison control hotline 1-800-2221222 ASAP.

Question 3

why is red clover recommended for fibroids?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't be: There is no herbal preparation which has been shown to have any real effect on fibroid disease.

Question 4

are there any red clover side effects?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Red clover can mimic the effects of estrogen & is not recommended during pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormone replacement therapy or when taking birth control pills or tamoxifen. Red clover may thin blood & effect blood sugar levels. Discuss with your physician before beginning red clover supplementation.

Question 5

are there any side effects of red clover?

Accepted Answer

Red Clover: Caution when taken by people with coagulation disorders or ones taking anticoagulants.

Question 6

can you take 2 herbs at the same time such as fenugreek & red clover?

Accepted Answer

Check with your: Doctor. Herbal medications can have interactions with prescription as well as over the counter drugs and with each other. It is not clear why you wish to either or both of these herbs. It would be prudent to consult your doctor before you take either.

Question 7

what are fenugreek and red clover tea used for?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes and More: Fenugreek is used for diabetes and loss of appetite, and to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. 
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/fenugreek
current uses of red clover are for menopausal symptoms, breast pain associated with menstrual cycles, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and symptoms of prostate enlargement.
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/redclover/ataglance.htm.

Question 8

my eczema has flared up  somebody told me that red clover can help, is that true?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Red clover is often recommended for this purpose, but any data that it actually works is lacking.  Careful when using any substance without good data.

Question 9

can you take red clover with milk thistle?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is common in herbal medicine to combine several different herbs together red clover and milk thistle are commonly combined and can be safely taken together.
See https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/red-clover
and https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/milk-thistle
for more about these beneficial herbs.

Question 10

is it ok to i take red clover to replace clomid (clomiphene)?

Accepted Answer

Sorry: That wont work. Clomid (clomiphene) has a specific action on the brain that causes the ovaries to ovulate. Red clover doesnt work in that part of the brain.

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