Alfalfa

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Information

Latin Name
Medicago sativa

Other Names
Lucerne

Part Used
Herb

Herb Forms
Tinctures, tablets, capsules, teas, bulk herb, powder.

Affects
Blood

Cautions
Has a slight blood thinning effect.

Botanical Info
A green herbaceous plant, two to three feet high with short spikes of small purple pea-like flowers.

Description
Alfalfa is a nutrient herb which stimulates the appetite, helps nourish the skin, hair, and nails, and is beneficial during convalescence. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyl and may have cancer protective properties. Studies have shown that alfalfa has the ability to lower serum cholesterol. Alfalfa contains phytoestrogens and makes a gentle substitute for estrogen after menopause. Alfalfa tea is used traditionally to stimulate the supply of breast milk in nursing mothers.

Alfalfa has a taste of SALTY, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.