Herbs

Red clover

Also called: trifolium pratense

A plant with oestrogen-like isoflavones.

Why people take it
Menopause symptoms.
What the evidence says
Little benefit in trials.
How it is usually taken
Usually 40 to 80 mg of isoflavones a day.
Be careful
Avoid with hormone-sensitive cancers and blood thinners.
Medicines it can interact with
May add to blood thinners and affect hormone treatments, including tamoxifen.

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Common questions

What is Red clover?

A plant with oestrogen-like isoflavones.

Why do people take Red clover?

Menopause symptoms.

Does Red clover work?

Little benefit in trials.

How much Red clover do people take?

Usually 40 to 80 mg of isoflavones a day.

Is Red clover safe?

Avoid with hormone-sensitive cancers and blood thinners.

Does Red clover interact with medicines?

May add to blood thinners and affect hormone treatments, including tamoxifen.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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