Photos of medium clover are very similar to its well-known meadow type. It is also often called a shamrock or porridge, but unlike its common relative, its petals are more elongated and oblong.
You can meet this plant in the forest, on the edges and glades, it is also found in meadow areas. This flower is very fond of bumblebees, so during the flowering period, a clearing with it is usually filled not only with a pleasant aroma, but also with the buzz of insects.
Description
Middle clover is a perennial herbaceous plant with medicinal properties, and it belongs to the legume family. It has branched stems, the height of which can reach 65 centimeters. He also has leaves divided into three parts, located on the cuttings. And the higher they are, the shorter the cuttings.
The flowers of the named clover are small, have a dark pink color and look like capitate inflorescences. The plant has a taproot with tubers at branched tips. At the end of flowering, beans appear, in whichthere are seeds ovoid, yellow.
Flowering
The flowering period can last from May to June, and this makes it possible to use the plant as a basis for honey. But the stems, leaves and root of the plant are used to create medicines and decoctions. Dried flowers are also used, plucked with top leaves and dried in the shade.
At the moment, the chemical composition of the plant has not been studied, but for a long time the flower has been used by traditional healers, and the properties of medium clover are highly valued.
Useful properties
Since ancient times, clover has been used to treat various diseases, both in folk medicine and in the official one. Now you can find various potions and preparations based on this flower. In addition, it is often included in the composition of medicinal fees. From it you can prepare various decoctions, tinctures, sometimes juice is extracted for medicinal purposes. Some of them are used inside, some are used for rinsing or lotions. In addition, medium clover is used to create skin and hair care products.
Healing properties
The plant is able to have a diuretic, diaphoretic and choleretic effect. It is an excellent antiseptic, relieves inflammation, causes the effect of expectoration. With it, you can restore the composition of the blood.
The healing properties of medium clover can cure diseases of the kidneys, liver, appendages. It helps to cope with inflammation and eliminate urolithiasis.
The flowers of this plant fight swelling and inflammation, can purify the blood, which will have a positive effect on overall he alth. And with the help of lotions from flowers, varicose veins are treated.
Often prescribed decoctions of plants for bleeding, anemia, tuberculosis, rickets. They are great for dizziness and headaches.
Application
Due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, this flower is used to treat bronchitis, colds and sore throats. Also, the use of medium clover helps to cope with burns and skin diseases.
Decoctions of clover can contribute to the removal of excess fluid from the body, improve the process of sweating. This plant is also used for dental purposes - with the help of clover tincture, stomatitis, gingivitis and tonsillitis are treated by rinsing.
It is often used to treat atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. It affects the walls of blood vessels, strengthening them, lowering cholesterol levels and reducing pressure, which eliminates pain in the head.
With the help of decoctions, you can strengthen the veins, improve blood composition and normalize hemoglobin levels. In addition, clover is used in cooking, adding to salads and green borscht.
And for pets it is an excellent food, it is often harvested as hay for the winter.
Clover honey
Middle clover is a wonderful honey plant, and honey from it is considered one of the most delicious and he althy. Nice product with a delicate fragrancesuitable for cooking, and for the treatment of various ailments. He copes remarkably with hypertension and atherosclerosis.
Contraindications
The described plant, like other medicinal herbs, has a large number of useful substances, but not everyone should use it. Infusions and preparations containing medium clover are contraindicated in people suffering from thrombophlebitis. It is also undesirable to use it in patients with estrogen-dependent forms of cancer. It should not be used during pregnancy. And if a person has diarrhea, the use of clover can aggravate the condition.
In addition, there is always a chance of individual intolerance to the components contained in the plant. Do not use clover in the treatment of children who have not reached the age of two, at least without special prescriptions from a doctor. Self-medication of an adult can also end badly. Only a specialist can clearly understand whether treatment with this plant will help in a particular case.
Traditional medicine
Finding a clover is not so difficult as, in fact, making a harvest of a plant for use. Traditional medicine widely uses this flower to treat a wide variety of ailments. Many tinctures and decoctions can be easily prepared at home. Moreover, dried roots and inflorescences can be purchased at any pharmacy.
Many healers recommend using flower infusions for painful menstruation, kidney ailments and urolithiasis.
To prepare the tincture, you need to take a tablespoon of dried inflorescences, pour a cup of boiling water over it and insist for thirty minutes. After straining, the infusion should be applied three times a day, for 30 minutes. before meals, 70 ml. The same decoction will help with menopause, softening the body's unpleasant reactions to hormonal changes. Only in this case, you need to drink half a glass, and insist for at least an hour.
If you treat migraine, neuralgia and hypertension with infusion, then to prepare it you need to take 20 dried flowers and pour a liter of boiling water for 15 minutes. Drink this decoction twice a day for a month.
Clover infusions also treat diabetes. For half an hour, the medicine is infused, which is prepared in proportion - 5 g of dry inflorescences per glass of boiling water. You need to drink several times a day for a teaspoon for three weeks, and then repeat the course after a ten-day break.
To get rid of skin diseases, traditional medicine suggests taking baths with the leaves and flowers of the plant. You need to grind 400 g of dry clover, pour it with several liters of boiling water and let it brew for four hours. For a therapeutic effect, you need to take about ten of these baths, with a break a day.
With a stomach ulcer, a decoction of clover is also recommended. It is also suitable for washing purulent wounds and boils. And for atherosclerosis, alcohol tincture and honey are used.
