Homeopathy 2004; 93(01): 45-50
DOI: 10.1016/j.homp.2003.09.001
Clinical Case Histories
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Trifolium pratense for breast disease: a case series

E Parvu

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Received06. Januar 2003
revised27. März 2003

accepted03. September 2003

Publikationsdatum:
12. Dezember 2017 (online)

Abstract

A series of cases in which Trifolium pratense was used in breast disease with hyperoestrogenic symptoms is reported. Several patients with cystic mastosis and breast cancer appeared to do well. The ‘picture’ of Trifolium is discussed.

 
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