Premenstrual syndrome presents itself with a series of symptoms that can be strong enough to significantly affect the quality of life of women who suffer from it. Menopause, as is known, can also bring with it a complex symptomatology, which can affect the well-being of the person, also worsening the already delicate psychological situation that this passage of life can entail. In this case too, an important help can come from nature: red clover.
The properties of Red Clover
What gives red clover these important properties are the phytoestrogens it contains: from this plant we can in fact extract plant hormones, called phytohormones , similar to the estrogens in the human body. As for menopause, its action is due to the presence of isoflavones , which fight the symptoms of this condition such as the well-known hot flashes , but also the nervousness and depressive syndromes that often accompany post-menopause. This is why they can help restore a correct hormonal balance, but not only that.
Clover is also rich in various essential nutrients for our body: for example, vitamins, but also calcium, magnesium, potassium, silicon and others. Furthermore, its regular intake in adequate doses can help us keep the levels of "bad" cholesterol in the blood under control, while promoting the production of "good" cholesterol: this is why it is also a valid ally in the prevention of heart disease.
Last but not least, it has an important antioxidant action, fighting free radicals which, as we know, are the cause of various effects both from the point of view of well-being and health as well as from that of beauty.
The only cases in which red clover is not recommended, precisely because of its action on a hormonal level, are particular moments in life such as pregnancy and breastfeeding, the presence of pathologies such as uterine fibroids, tumors of the female reproductive system and breast.
Other uses of Red Clover
Although it is used in particular, as mentioned, to combat premenstrual syndrome and symptoms related to menopause as it helps to rebalance hormonal levels and regulates ovulation on the one hand, while on the other it reduces hot flashes, nervousness and insomnia, in reality Red Clover also has other healing properties.For example, it is used to combat headaches thanks to its effect on blood vessels and can therefore be useful for those who suffer from migraines. As mentioned, it is a valid adjuvant in cases of high cholesterol, but it also has an anti-inflammatory action so it can be useful for those who suffer from gastritis.
Furthermore, Red Clover is also often used as a prevention of atherosclerosis and osteoporosis, as it has an effect on bone mineralization.
