A member of the pea family, Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is commonly found on meadows, lawns & on grass verges. It is one of the world's oldest agricultural crops, widely cultivated as a fodder crop for cattle, horses & sheep. In folklore the leaves were used to ward off evil. Red Clover has been used throughout history for coughs, skin complaints & asthma & more recently for its benefits during the menopause. Red Clover has been shown in tests to reduce the severity of hot flushes, reduce the loss of bone minerals, improve heart health & circulation & reduce cholesterol. Red Clover has also been used to aid urine flow & help relieve irritation & inflamation of the urinary tract, improving prostate health in men.