Alfalfa | Medicago sativa
Alfalfa is a nutrient-rich herb that supports cardiovascular, metabolic, and overall health. It lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar, reduces inflammation, and nourishes the body with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Benefits & Uses
Alterative: Improves overall health by cleansing the blood and supporting metabolic balance.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation throughout the body, supporting joint, cardiovascular, and immune health.
Antilipidemic: Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels.
Hypoglycemic: Helps lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity, beneficial for diabetes and prediabetes.
Nutritive: Rich in protein, beta-carotene, B vitamins, vitamins E and K, and minerals such as manganese.
Form & Dosage
Tea/Infusion: 1–2 tsp dried aerial parts per cup of hot water; steep 10–15 min; up to 3 cups daily.
Tincture: 2–4 mL up to 3 times daily.
Capsule/Tablets: Follow manufacturer dosage for powdered leaf or extract.
Sprouts: Fresh alfalfa sprouts can be eaten in salads, sandwiches, or smoothies.
Parts Used
Aerial parts (leaves, stems, flowers).
Precautions
Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Avoid in supplemental doses; safety not established.
Medication interactions: May interfere with warfarin and other anticoagulants due to high vitamin K content.
Autoimmune conditions: May stimulate the immune system and worsen autoimmune disease symptoms.
Overuse: Excessive amounts may cause digestive upset or interact with hormone-sensitive conditions.
