Menopause, part 10.
Another preparation recommended in the second phase of menopause, when estrogen production decreases and related symptoms occur is clover extract (Trifolium pratense).
Clover herb has long been used as a means of stopping excessive menstrual bleeding, sealing and strengthening blood vessels, expectorant, diuretic, detoxifying, anti-swelling, lactic acid and calming agent.
The active substances contained in the clover extract are: isoflavones (about 30, including daidzin, genistin, daidzein, glycitein, genistein, pratensein, pseudobaptygenin, formononetin, texazine, biochanin A), isoflavone glycosides (e.g. glycetin glycoside, calicosin glycoside, ononine glycoside, irilon glycoside, phenolic acids (e.g. acid coumaric acid, salicylic acid), phytosterols (beta-sitosterol), saponins and tannins.
Clover isoflavones have a similar structure to estrogens, so they can attach to estrogen receptors ER. This means that clover extract has estrogenic (estrogen-like) properties and is worth using in cases of endogenous estrogen deficiency, including during menopause.
It is recommended to use dry clover extract (Trifolium pratense): 500 mg 2 times a day. However, the dose should be adjusted to the individual needs of the body.
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