fact sheet

Like many Americans, you may be using or considering some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

If so, it is a good idea to talk with your health care providers about your CAM use. This fact sheet explains why and offers some tips to help you get the conversation started.

Key Points

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb red clover—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information.

Like peas and beans, red clover belongs to the family of plants called legumes. Red clover contains phytoestrogens—compounds similar to the female hormone estrogen.