Trifolium repens

Trifolium repens

Trifolium repens, commonly known as white clover, is a traditional forage and pasture plant widely distributed across Europe and North America. Traditionally, it has not been associated with specific medicinal uses in any recorded traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that Trifolium repens may have potential applications in environmental remediation, particularly in the degradation of PAH-ring hydroxylating dioxygenases and Pseudomonas/Solimonas bacteria when exposed to naphthalene. Micro- and macro-scale environmental changes affect its hydrogen cyanide production, indicating variability under different conditions. In agricultural settings, cover crop management models can influence soil properties and CO2 flux, with HexaFrass™ application rates showing non-linear effects on shoot biomass and root nodulation, optimizing at intermediate doses over two years without clear impact on fruit quality or yield. No major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been identified for Trifolium repens.

At a glance
Best evidence
D
Cautions

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

What the science says

  • Both micro- and macro-scale environmental changes affected white clover's hydrogen cyanide production, with comparable effect sizes. D PMID
  • Aeonium decorum showed an increase in PAH-ring hydroxylating dioxygenases and Pseudomonas/Solimonas bacteria when exposed to naphthalene, suggesting potential for contaminant degradation. D PMID
  • Cover crop management models significantly influenced soil properties and CO2 flux but had no clear impact on fruit quality or yield over two years. D PMID
  • For Trifolium repens, HexaFrass™ application rates influenced shoot biomass and root nodulation non-linearly, with optimal results at intermediate doses. D PMID
  • The study identified 102,025 high-quality SNPs from 174 white clover accessions, supporting genetic differentiation among them. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Trifolium repens?

Trifolium repens (Trifolium repens) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Trifolium repens?

5 sourced findings are recorded for Trifolium repens; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Both micro- and macro-scale environmental changes affected white clover's hydrogen cyanide production, with comparable effect sizes.

How strong is the evidence for Trifolium repens?

The strongest finding for Trifolium repens carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Trifolium repens safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Trifolium repens in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Trifolium repens interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Trifolium repens in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Trifolium repens?

Trifolium repens is also known as: клевер ползучий, Trèfle blanc.

Is Trifolium repens a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T2 Rate-Dependent Effects of Black Soldier Fly Frass on Germination, Shoot Growth, and Nodulation of Forage Legumes. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Evaluating Multi-Benefit Cover Crop Management Models for Citrus Sustainable Management: A Field Study from Central China. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Urbanization rivals regional climate as an evolutionary driver of white clover. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Aeonium decorum as a microbial recruitment platform for atmospheric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons mitigation in urban gardens. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Diversity Analysis of Global White Clover (Trifolium repens L.) Germplasm Based on Agronomic and Photosynthetic Traits and SLAF-Seq Technology. literature abstract metadata