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Alfalfa Leaf
Medicago sativa is a perennial legume with trifoliate leaves and clusters of small purple flowers. Young dried leaves and aerial parts have a mild grassy, hay-like flavor and produce a pale green-gold infusion.
Traditionally used for
Fatigue, Water retention, Nutritional deficiency
Potential benefits
Mineral-rich, antioxidant, nutritional, diuretic, supports healthy cholesterol balance, anti-inflammatory
Ingredients
Alfalfa Leaf, aerial parts
Origin
Iran, Turkey, Central Asia
How it is traditionally prepared
1–2 tsp dried leaf per 8–12 oz water, steep 5–10 minutes, 1–2 cups daily
Cautions and who should avoid it
High vitamin K content may interfere with warfarin; caution with autoimmune conditions and pregnancy; avoid excessive medicinal use; avoid in lupus, interacts with blood thinners
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