Alfalfa herb - cut, organic

Herbs: Alfalfa herb - cut, organic

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Common Names: alfalfa, lucern, buffalo herb
Latin Name: Medicago sativa
Origin: USA

Short Description:

Alfalfa herb has been called the “king of plants” since it is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals. It has 8 essential amino acids and the highest chlorophyll content of any plant. Alfalfa is used as a base in many combinations and vitamin formulas because it permits rapid assimilation of plant elements.

Excerpts from The How to Herb Book

The name alfalfa means "Father of all Foods." It has been called the king of plants because it is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, sodium, potassium, silicon, and trace elements.

A good source of carotene (Vitamin A) and a little known vitamin – Vitamin K.
Has eight of the essential amino acids and the highest chlorophyll content of any plant. Note: Essential amino acids are not made by the body, but have to be supplied daily by our food or supplements.
Permits rapid assimilation of plant elements; this is one of the reasons alfalfa is used as a base in many combinations and in vitamin formulas.

Precautions: Avoid while taking blood-thinning agents.

Excerpts from Nutritional Herbology

Alfalfa herb contains natural chlorophyllins (the green coloring matter in plants) which degrade rapidly when the plant is cut. For example, compare the green color of uncut alfalfa to the brown color of baled alfalfa hay. This color change is due to oxidation of the chlorophyllins.

Modern technology has developed a way to extract and preserve chlorophyll before it degrades so that we may have its many benefits. The most common starting material is freshly cut alfalfa.

Alfalfa is an excellent herbal source of vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B-1.

Alfalfa herb is high or very high on the following nutrients:

Cobalt	Crude Fiber
Niacin	Protein
Riboflavin	Vitamin A
Vitamin C

From Our Reading and/or Experience...

Avoid using Alfalfa while taking blood thinning agents.
We use it often in tea and tincture combinations. Of course, it can be used in many other types of remedies. For instance, it can easily be ground up, and used in capsules.
Alfalfa is a food, as such; keep it in the kitchen as all other food ingredients. We add it to dishes (salads, meat dishes, soups, stews, etc.) in small amounts so as to add nutritional value to the dish without changing the flavor.
Alfalfa can be used to benefit anyone: men, women (including before, during or after pregnancy, and nursing), children and animals.
It can be used as often as you would like, and in any way you choose.
As is the case with most herbs, Alfalfa should be stored in a dark, dry, and cool place. Refrigeration or freezing is great, but certainly not necessary. Following these suggestions will delay the loss of its highly valued nutritional and medicinal properties.

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Joints
by Heather on Apr 19, 2013

my sister in-law once took this when her knee was sore, eventually it became well again. How come?

Re: Joints
by Bulk Herb Store on May 3, 2013

My guess would be because Alfalfa is rich in many vitamins and minerals, including magnesium and calcium which work to keep bones and joints healthy and strong.

Read more: How to Use Alfalfa for Joint Health | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2383474_use-alfalfa-joint-health.html#ixzz2SFAB4Slf

Alfalfa
by Sandra on Mar 24, 2013

Considering the iron content of Alfalfa, would it be wise for a post-menopausal woman to use it?

Re: Alfalfa
by Bulk Herb Store on Apr 26, 2013

I was not able to find any information concerning that so I would suggest either asking a health care practitioner or use at your own discretion.

Why not?
by Carrie on Nov 20, 2012

Why are there advisories not to use alfalfa when taking blood thinners?

Re: Why not?
by Bulk Herb Store on Mar 22, 2013

The high Vitamin K content in Alfalfa could, in theory, make blood thinners like Warfarin less affective.

So much nutrition!
by Lucie C. on Aug 22, 2012

This is a wonderful product - so dense in nutrititon. It truly has worked wonders with my energy level and has also helped to alleviate Chronic Fatigue.

I make tea with it and add it to our meals after cooking to keep us healthy. I also put it in our dog's food. (People frequently comment on how our 11 yr old JRT has the look and energy of a puppy.)

So thankful that God created this little gem and am happy to have it very affordable here on the BHS website.

Got my energy back!
by Jill Farris on Jun 13, 2012

I have eight children and have had several hemmorages at birth and after birth. My first baby's birth resulted in a lot of blood loss and I was prescribed iron to compensate for it. I struggled with fatigue and depression as I fought to take care of my baby girl. I remember one older mom telling me to "just get used to the fatigue: because it was part of young motherhood. I remember thinking "If this is a 'blessing; God...please don't give me anymore!

For my fourth birth I used a knowledgeable home midwife who taught me about the benefits of alfalfa and liquid cholorophyll. I hemmoraged with this baby also but this time (instead of the prescription iron pills) I used alfalfa. I increased the amount daily and within just 2 weeks my hemotocrit was high and I felt full of energy and health. Even my mother (who was visiting) commented on how healthy and happy I looked.

I praise God for alfalfa!

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