Red Clover Tea

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is said to be helpful with preventing cancer, respiratory conditions, regulating the levels of cholesterol and is rich in antioxidants and isoflavones.

Red clover blossoms when dried and brewed into a strong infusion prevent cancer by providing phytoestrogens that counter the cancer-promoting effects of oral hormones. For this the usual dose is 2 to 4 cups a day.  The red clover infusion tastes like black tea so I like to flavor it with a pinch of dried mint.  First gather your blossoms and mint and dry them.  Next place blossoms in a quart jar with a pinch of dried mint and cover with boiling water.  Susan Weed says use one ounce dried blossoms.  I admit, I eyeball mine and if the infusion comes out very strong I add a bit of water after.  After allowing your tea to steep at least four hours, drain and squeeze out the plant material.  When I pour myself a cup, I add a little bit of honey for a wonderfully complex healthy drink.