Alfalfa

Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Family

Fabaceae (pea)

Part

leaf

Energetics

sweet, bitter, cool

Actions

nutritive, tonic, restorative, alkaline, diuretic, galactagogue

Organs/Systems

blood, digestive

Description

The ancient Arabs fed their horses Alfalfa to make them fast and strong. They called it “al-fac-facah”, the father of all foods. It is a safe and powerful ally in cases where a person has difficulty gaining weight, little desire for food, or has endured prolonged illness to return healthy weight and vitality. Alfalfa has deep foraging roots that gather a bounty of minerals that nourish blood and restore tissues. This is a highly alkaline herb that can help reduce problems associated with excess acidity in the body, especially in the blood and digestive tract.

Cautions

In high doses, it may cause mild digestive discomfort as it begins working on the system. Drop doses of tincture are sufficient.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.