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Alfalfa Seed
Medicago sativa produces small kidney-shaped seeds that range from yellowish-brown to olive-brown. The seeds have a mild earthy, nutty flavor and are more commonly used for sprouting or food purposes than as tea. Nutritive seed high in phytoestrogens.
Traditionally used for
Hormonal imbalance, Nutritional deficiency, Fatigue
Potential benefits
Hormone support, cholesterol control, nutritional, antioxidant
Ingredients
Alfalfa Seed
Origin
Iran, Turkey, Central Asia
How it is traditionally prepared
No routine medicinal tea dosage; food-level use is preferred; 1–2 g/day or as sprouted seeds
Cautions and who should avoid it
Raw seeds and sprouts can contain L-canavanine; caution with autoimmune conditions; pregnancy and breastfeeding caution; medication interactions possible
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