2025 Issue #29

Benefits of Red Clover

From: Nikki Leary I nikki@rootfornew.com

Hi Reader,

Hands down, summer is my favorite season.

Sure, it’s a little stressful—planting, then constant weeding, fighting off pests while sweating through my shirt—but honestly? I live for it.

One thing I don’t love, though?

My husband’s seasonal allergies.

It’s like we’re all outside having a great time…and then his post-nasal drip shows up like an uninvited guest. You know the sound. The constant throat clearing, coughing, and irritation that makes everyone else just a little uncomfortable.

But instead of reaching for allergy meds with all their side effects, I gave him something from right here on our farm (that you might have growing in your backyard too): Red Clover.

This humble little flower is so much more than a pretty face. It’s actually one of the most underrated healing herbs, with benefits like:

🌿 Clearing up seasonal allergies
🌿 Supporting lymph drainage and gentle detox
🌿 Easing hot flashes and hormone swings (hello, perimenopause)
🌿 Nourishing your blood, skin, and mood from the inside out

I make him a tincture or tea with red clover, and his throat clears up in minutes and stays calm for hours. No drowsy pills. No fog. Just nature doing what it was made to do.

It’s easy to make the tea, just take a handful of pesticide-free red clover flowers, pour hot water over it and strain after the color drains out of the petals (about 5-7 minutes). Add a drizzle of raw honey if you’d like.

Here’s to trusting nature, listening to your body, and remembering:
What you need might already be growing right outside your door.

xo,

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