Often planted as a cover crop or livestock forage and found growing in nearby pastures and open fields, red clover is easy to identify by its flowers. The pinkish-purple, ball-shaped blossoms are composed of many tiny, tubular flowers — each filled with nectar. Picked in full bloom and dried, red clover tops retain some of their color and have a mild vanilla-like flavor and floral aroma.

Red clover is a source of many nutrients including calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. The nutrient-dense powder is perfect for encapsulation or can be incorporated into herbal shots, smoothies or baked goods.

Red clover tops powder is also rich in isoflavones, compounds that behave somewhat like estrogen. Because of the similarity, red clover may provide some relief from menopausal discomforts but should also be used with caution due to potential hormonal effects.