Pharmacological and therapeutic properties of the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.): an overview of the new finding.

OBJECTIVE

To review beneficial effects of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) on biological processes.

METHODS

A systematic review was carried out according tothe PRISMA checklist. Using MeSH keywords, 385 articles were extracted from national and international databases (PubMed, Science Direct, SID, and Google Scholar search engine) without time limit. After removing duplicates, 80 articles were reviewed.

RESULTS

Our findings revealed that the compositions of red clover promote anti-oxidant and anti-cancer effects. Furthermore, they exude beneficial effects on cardiovascular functionand improvesymptoms of menopause. Also, these compounds can regulate blood glucose and lipid markers. The effects of the herb on have also been investigated on various tissues including endometrium, breast, skin and reproductive system.

CONCLUSION

In recent studies, the anti-cancer effects of clover (Trifolium) extract co-administrated with standard drugs have been reportedin different cancers.