Certified Organic Alfalfa Leaf
Medicago sativa
| Botanical Name |
Medicago sativa |
| Origin |
United States |
| Common Names |
Chilean Clover, Buffalo Grass, lucerne,
purple medic |
| Parts Used |
Leaves, petals, flowers, and sprouts |
| Historical |
Neutralizes acids and poisons, Blood
Purifier, beneficial to Liver and Kidneys, Immune
enhancer, Blood builder, A Detoxer. Tonic,
Anti-fungal, Laxative, Diuretic Anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge, Digestive, Nutritive,
Anodyne, Anti-Arthritic |
| How to use |
Pill form & Tea form |
| Combinations |
Barley grass, Wheat grass, Nettles |
Alfalfa leaf is power
-packed with nutrients such as Chlorophyll, Vitamin A,
Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin
K, Vitamin U, Biotin, and Inositol. As well as
calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
The high nutrient content makes this plant perfect for
adding into smoothies, yogurt, or even sprinkling on
salads.
English herbalist John
Gerard recommended alfalfa leaf for distressed and upset
stomachs. Well known biologist and author Frank Bouer
discovered that the leaves of this remarkable legume contain
eight essential amino acids.
References - Prescription for Nutritional Healing by
James F. Balch, M.D. & Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C
The Encyclopedia of Natural Remedies by Louise Tenney M.H.
The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason N.D.
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