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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

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Received06 January 2003
revised27 March 2003

accepted03 September 2003

Publication Date:
12 December 2017 (online)

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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.

Keywords

Trifolium pratense - cystic mastosis - breast cancer - amenorrhoea
 

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