Red Clover Blossoms (sold by weight)

Red Clover Blossoms

Sold by weight
Price is for one gram (one ounce is a little over 28 grams)

Trifolium pratense, or Red Clover, is a member of the pea family with alternate, three lobed leaves and dark pink, densely packed flowers. Native to Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa, red clover flower is now naturalized worldwide and is often found in meadow spaces. Red cover blossoms make a lovely, nourishing addition to herbal tea blends and extracts.

The flower heads are collected in full bloom, during the summer months. Druids believed that it could ward off evil spells and witches, while Medieval Christians believed that the three lobed leaves were associated with the trinity and the four lobed leaves as a symbol of the cross. Red clover belongs to the pea family.

Red Clover has been used medicinally to treat several conditions including cancer, whooping cough, respiratory problems, and skin inflammations, such as psoriasis and eczema. Some studies have shown that red clover can prevent bone thinning (osteoporosis). The vitamin C in red clover can boost your immune system and help produce more white blood cells. It can also help with cholesterol and lowering blood pressure. 

Ingredients: *Red Clover Blossoms (trifolium pratense)

*organic, kosher

Directions:

Steep 1 -3 teaspoons in 8 ounces of water (208˚) for 10 - 15 minutes (depending on strength preference) to make red clover blossom tea. Add honey for taste, if desired. 

The flowers are edible, so you can also toss them into a salad. 

Storage:

Keep in a cool, dark, dry place

Sourced from: Mountain Rose Herbs

Grown in: Moldova