Alfalfa is a traditional herb used for centuries for the treatment of:

• Menopause
• Estrogen levels
• Improves hair health
• Help prevents cholesterol
• Used to prevent Cancer
• Helps cleans the body
• Reduces extra blood
• lowers blood sugar
• Prevents kidney stones

Alfalfa is used for diabetes, skin care issues high cholesterol, asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, upset gut, and a bleeding condition known as thrombocytopenic purpura. People also take alfalfa tincture as a source of vitamins A, C, E, and K4 along with minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorous, and potassium.

Alfalfa is even used for medicinal objectives, its roots or dried leaves can be used as supplements as they are good sources of energy. You can also make alfalfa sprouts and used them in different recipes and salads.

Nutritional value of Alfalfa

1 cup (33 grams) of alfalfa contains a mere 8 calories. It also contains the following.

• Vitamin K: 8% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin C: 3% of the DV
• Folate: 3% of the DV
• Thiamine: 2% of the DV
• Riboflavin: 3% of the DV
• Magnesium: 2% of the DV
• Iron: 2% of the DV
• Copper: 6% of the DV

Dosing

A general dosing regimen is 5 to 10 g of the herb taken 3 times daily. For the treatment of high cholesterol.

Contraindications

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an advisory suggesting that kids, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems should not consume alfalfa because they are often contaminated with bacteria. Usage should be avoided in people with a personal or family history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) because of possible effects on immunoregulatory cells by canavanine, a component of alfalfa.

Pregnancy/Lactation

Avoid use. Reported adverse effects of alfalfa during pregnancy include likely uterine stimulation. Although alfalfa has been anecdotally recommended to stimulate milk production, evidence is lacking.

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Expiration: All tonics, loose teas, herbal leaves, and powders should be refrigerated after the seal is broken for the longest potency and freshness of herbs. Herbal compounds such as tinctures and capsules don’t need to be refrigerated and should be stored in a cool, dark place out of direct light.

These methods will guarantee the longest potency and freshness. All herbal compounds will have an expiration date on item packages effective immediately. If Stored correctly these herbal compounds will last far longer than the recommended expiration date.