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Psoriasis is a common chronic skin disorder. The most common type of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis. It is a recurring disease that causes one or more raised, red patches that have silvery scales and a distinct border between the patch and normal skin.

Red clover is a wild plant that is used for grazing cattle and other animals. It has also been used medicinally to treat a number of conditions. Traditionally, these have included cancer, whooping cough, respiratory problems, and skin inflammations, such as psoriasis and eczema. Red clover was thought to “purify” the blood by acting as a diuretic (helping the body get rid of excess fluid) and expectorant (helping clear lungs of mucous), improving circulation, and helping cleanse the liver.

Modern scientific tests have shown that red clover contains isoflavones, plant-based chemicals that produce estrogen-like effects in the body. Isoflavones have shown potential in the treatment of a number of conditions associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, cardiovascular health, and osteoporosis. However, as researchers have become aware of the side effects of taking estrogen, there is also some concern about the safety of isoflavones. And the evidence that red clover helps reduce any menopausal symptoms — like hot flashes — is mixed.
Plant Description:

Red clover is a perennial herb that commonly grows wild in meadows throughout Europe and Asia, and has now been naturalized to grow in North America. The red flowers at the end of the branched stems are usually dried for therapeutic use.
Medicinal Uses and Indications:

Red clover is a source of many nutrients including calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. Red clover is a rich sources of isoflavones (chemicals that act like estrogens and are found in many plants).

Watkins provides a Red Clover Hand and Cuticle Salve which is an intensive moisturizer and barrier balm for cuticles and dry, cracked or chapped skin. Red clover, carefully extracted from the abundant meadow flower, is a natural skin softener that has
been used by Chinese herbalists and Native Americans for centuries. Here it is combined with bee pollen, lanolin and vitamin E in a base of olive and safflower oils and beeswax.

• Olive Oil/Safflower Oil Base: No petrochemicals;
these widely known plant oils are
completely natural; from renewable resources;
and readily absorbed by the skin.
• Pure, natural plant essences and essential oils.

Essential Ingredients

• Red Clover Extract: A meadow flower with a
long history of use for its natural skin softening
abilities.
• Bee Pollen Extract: One of Nature’s most complete
foods; contains all water-soluble vitamins
plus 28 minerals.
• Vitamin E: Soothes the skin; eliminating the
need for synthetic preservatives.
• Beeswax: Our food-grade beeswax acts as a glove
to help prevent chapping and cracking. Used at
a high level to help keep product from melting
in heat.

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