Meadow clover or red clover

Meadow clover is the best blood purifier. The Latin name of this plant is Trifolium pratense, English, respectively, Red Clover. It is known that red clover belongs to the legume family - Fabaceae (Mguminosae).

The people call a similar plant trinity, redhead, honey color, red gruel, meadow trefoil, doyatnik.

Most often, only flowers are used for various purposes.

You should also know the pharmacy name of meadow clover - Flores Trifolii pratensis, later called Trifolii pratensis flos.

From the botanical description, it can be seen that the clover has a fairly short rhizome from which many shoots can grow. However, of the latter, only a part is capable of forming inflorescences. The leaves of red clover are ternary, the lower ones have long roots, and the upper ones are short. The leaves are mostly elliptical or ovoid, bright green interspersed with red spots. Purple small flowers are collected in neat heads that are high in nectar. Only bumblebees with a long proboscis can enjoy the "honey pasture". Clover blooms from mid-May to September. Traditionally, it is grown in specially designated fields. From there, it spreads along roads and meadows.

Often, red clover is harvested by unfolding to dry in a well-ventilated area.

Meadow clover is used in the treatment of many diseases. For liver diseases and coughs, clover tea sweetened with honey helps. It is also considered the best blood purifier. The tannins in this plant make it possible to use it for various inflammations of the intestines and mucous membranes. Clover is also applied to wounds as a lotion. It is also used for rickets in children, as well as for baths.