The red clover, wild or meadow clover (Trifolium pratense) is a fast growing and often invasive plant. Although perceived as a weed, it is a useful nitrogen fixer, breaking down providing nitrogen fertiliser that help grass grow.
The flowers contain many nutrients that includes calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. They are a rich source of isoflavones, compounds that act as phytoestrogens which are plant chemicals similar to the hormone estrogen.
As a traditional medicine it can be used to treat osteoporosis, heart disease, arthritis, skin disorders, cancer, asthma, menstrual and menopausal issues.
In traditional folklore, the red clover flower is said to heal heartache by placing a sprig of the flower in a blue silk pouch and wear it near the heart. Newly weds would place a sprig into their shoes to ensure a happy marriage and brides would secretly put it in their husband’s shoe to ensure that he is faithful, even when he is far from home.
The red clover flower is associated with money, success and prosperity, love and fidelity.
As a flower remedy it enhances intuition, clarity, calmness and understanding and is especially helpful for those who suffer from panic attacks
It can be used as a spiritual cleanser by placing a couple of drops of the clover flower essence in a mister with rose water. This purified the vibrations and clear away negative energies from the home.
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I so agree Nina weeds can be the most beautiful of flowers