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December 12, 2004

Red Clover

Reprinted from the premier (print) issue of Howling at the Moon (also by Bluewolf; June 1996)

Red clover is that bountiful "weed" you see alongside the road. Stopped at just about any traffic light, I'm sure you've seen fields of this herb. Its botanical name is Trifolium pratense. The parts used by herbalists are the flowerheads, which are gathered between May and September.

Red clover is most often used to counteract skin conditions. It is also an expectorant and anti-spasmodic. It also has a very high mineral and vitamin content. For skin problems, it combines well with Yellow Dock and Nettles.

Preparation and dosage Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-3 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.

Red clover is associated with the sign Sagittarius and the planet Jupiter. Also, when the natal chart shows negative aspects to Venus, there is some benefit in regularly using this herb.

Clover's spiritual properties can run deep within an individual. This can sometimes last for a fairly long period. The spiritual effects may be noted as long as two and a half months after a single use of clover.

Emotions can be made more conscious, so that a person has a deeper sense of the purpose of their emotions. There is also a deep sense of relaxation and release of how an individual might understand the emotions. Thus, when one has struggled over an emotional issue for some time, red clover tea could be quite beneficial.

There is a deep sense of letting go that often results directly from the aroma of red clover. In Lemuria, clover was used to create deeper states of meditation. It was understood that in the future resolving emotional difficulties could take place when such deeper states of meditation were experienced.

Regarding the chakras, an energy is released in the throat center. There is some assistance in the sixth chakra, and there is added energy in the ninth chakra. Clover temporarily focuses more energy in the root chakra because of the red color. This vibration will likely move through the second and third chakras, liberating new expressions of energy regarding the emotions.

When an animal keeper has a past history of cruelty to animals, clover may activate a deeper sense of oneness with the animals. This develops by the 'letting go' process.

There is also some benefit in using this plant in agriculture. Some feel agriculture is successful through fate or luck. However, it is often the karma and emotional state of the person. When this deeper state of release and a greater realization of purpose of the emotions takes place, there is a vibration created which can be incorporated into the plants. Those concerned about this should drink a tea made from clover and apply a spray to the crops they are working with. The spray should be fairly diluted, perhaps three drops of a clover tincture to ten gallons of water.

Posted by BlueWolf on December 12, 2004 03:35 AM