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Alfalfa - Innvista

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Alfalfa

What it is:

Medicago sativa

Also known as: Buffalo herb, lucerne, medicago, purple medic

Dosage:

5 to 10 grams a day
tea, three times a day
extract tincture, 5 to 10 ml three times a day

Supplement Forms:

capsules
tablets
fluid extracts
powders
teas
seeds (for sprouting)

Interactions:

may interfere with the absorption or activity of vitamin E
high doses may interfere with contraceptives
has estrogenic effects (so avoid if a high cancer risk)
immunosuppressants (since alfalfa boosts the immune system)
blood thinners (since alfalfa contains vitamin K)

Cautions:

Do not use during pregnancy as it is a uterine stimulant.
Do not use if allergic to alfalfa.

Benefits:

natural diuretic
reduces prostate inflammations
helps relieve acute or chronic cystitis
a good food source for vitamins and especially minerals
helps lower cholesterol levels
boosts the immune system
helps reduce blood sugar levels
increases blood clotting
alfalfa seed poultices help relieve boils or insect bites
stimulates appetite
a nutritive tonic
helps alkalize the body
protects against carcinogens
helps prevent menopausal symptoms
sprouting significantly increase the nutrient content as well as the chlorophyll, enzymes, and fiber
good treatment for gout

Where to buy: Suede Hills Organic Farm.

For more information see here.

Pam Duff, RN, CSNC
August 2010

See References.