Red clover is an herb that belongs to the same family as peas and beans. It contains nutrients known as isoflavones (i-so-FLAY-vones) that help treat hot flashes.

Red clover is used in traditional medicine for many health issues. You can take red clover supplements as tablets, capsules, and tinctures (concentrated herbal liquid). It also comes as creams and ointments that you can put on your skin.

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Red clover is used to:

Manage symptoms caused by menopause (permanent end of menstrual cycles), such as hot flashes.

Treat osteoporosis (thinning of your bones).

Lower high cholesterol.

Red clover also has other uses that have not been studied by doctors to see if they work.

Talk with your healthcare provider before taking red clover supplements. Herbal supplements are stronger than the herbs you would use in cooking.

Some supplements can also affect how medications work.

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Avicenna Formulas