Latin name: Medicago sativa
Other names: Chilean Clover, Buffalo Grass, lucerne, purple medic, Feuille de Luzerne, Grand Trèfle, Herbe aux Bisons, Herbe à Vaches, Luzerne, Medicago.
Alfalfa Powder is considered a Super Food due to its abundance of vitamins, minerals, micronutrients and chlorophyll.
The powder is a very good source of Protein, Potassium, vitamins A, K & C, Calcium, Phosphorus, B vitamins and Iron.
Alfalfa has been used for thousands of years as a human medicinal and to increase strength and stamina of Persian and Arabian horses. It is currently included in Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine and is highly valued as an animal fodder for its high protein and nutritional content.
Vitamin K, abundant in alfalfa, is useful for blood vessel health, maintenance of normal bone health and normal blood clotting.
Health Benefits of Alfalfa
| Antibacterial Antifungal Tonic Diuretic Anti-Inflammatory Liver protective Nutritive Digestive Detoxifier Bruising Rosacea Bleeding Prophylaxis Liver cancer | Laxative Kidney problems Prostate issues Thromboctyopenic purpura Asthma Arthritis Bladder Inflammation Bloating Alkalization Healing Under eye circles Coumarin Toxicity Osteopenia | Osteoporosis Indigestion Halitosis Diabetes Thyroid gland High cholesterol Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Water retention Milk production Spider veins coronary artery calcification Hemorrhage Kidney stones |
Some bio-active properties of Alfalfa under research
One rounded tablespoon provides over 100% of your daily value of vitamin K.
Vitamin K is important for Blood clotting, Building Strong Bones, Proper assimilation of Vitamin D, Preventing Heart Disease and many other processes.
Alfalfa Powder can be blended into vegetable juices or fruit smoothies to increase the nutritional content.
One pound of Alfalfa Powder will provide about 45 rounded tablespoon servings.
1 rounded tablespoon = ~ 10 grams.
The average dose is 5-10 grams dried herb 3 times/day or 5-10ml liquid extract (1:1 in 25% alcohol) 3 times/day. Other doses may be equally effective based on individual needs.
Caution is advised when taking any dietary supplement, especially if when taking pharmaceuticals. Please consult a health care practitioner. Vitamin K helps with blood coagulation and may affect persons taking blood thinners. Alfalfa or any herbal supplement may create side effects if taken along with other pharmaceutical medications.
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