Alfalfa Herb Information, Alfalfa benefit, side effects

Scientific Name: Medicago sativa

Medicinal Uses of Alfalfa Herb

Alfalfa Herb is Primarily used as a blood detoxifier and nutritional supplement.
Mildly laxative and diuretic.

Good for acid stomach, alcoholism, allergies, anemia, appetite stimulant, arthritis, cancer, cholesterol, cramps, diabetes, fatigue, fever, glandular problems, gout, high blood pressure, jaundice, kidney cleanser, improving lactation, radiation damage, ulcers, urinary tract problems, vitamin and mineral deficiency.

Alfalfa Herb is used as a bitter digestive remedy; general tonic; antipyretic; alterative; diuretic (weak); for acid conditions in general; and for inflammations; arthritis; rheumatism.

Possibly anticholesterolemic (octacosanol) and hypoglycemic (lowering blood sugar due to alkaloids present); antithrombotic (due to coumarins); antispasmodic for smooth muscles (flavonoids).

Benefits digestive and blood systems, bladder and prostate.
Aids in chemical imbalances.

Used as a blood cleanser (i.e. toxemia in pregnancy).
Neutralizes uric acid in cases of arthritis and bursitis. Used for arthritis, pain and stiffness

Aids in preventing cholesterol buildup in veins.

Has beneficial effect on pituitary gland.

Alfalfa Herb is used for hyperacidity (reduces gastric acid production); good acid balancer and digestive aid (best with peppermint and taken between meals); taken for stomach ailments and ulcerous conditions.

Alfalfa Herb is used for water retention.

Alfalfa Herb is used for colds (add chopped mint and some orange or lemon rind to juice.)

Alfalfa Herb is used for protein allergies (sinus, hay fever, milk, eggs, etc.); ulcers; anemia; menopause (weak phyto estrogens).

Alfalfa Herb is used for cystitis, bladder inflammations, sluggish appetite, alcoholism (nutrition support); chronic appendicitis; cramps (calcium content); diabetes (lowers sugar); fatigue, fever, glandular problems, gout, hemorrhages, high blood pressure, jaundice, kidney cleanser, lactation (to promote); teeth; urinary tract problems; vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Possibly some anti-cancer activity

Reputed to reduce tissue damage of radiation therapy.

Some activity shown against gram negative bacteria.

Appears to be some antitumor activity

Reports of some success in rheumatoid arthritis by taking tablets.
Often taken mixed in water combined with cider vinegar for arthritis.

Aids in assimilation of protein and calcium; will assist in changing body systems from acid to alkaline.

Alfalfa Herb helps to produce saliva.

Alfalfa Herb is High in Vitamin K to produce clotting of blood.

Saponin content believed to deep clean cells and bind serum cholesterol, radioactive deposits and toxins for elimination.

Leaf alkaloids strengthen nervous system; beneficial effect on pituitary gland; relieves pain and inflammation.

Alfalfa Herb is Taken as infusion, extract or powdered capsule form.

Mixes well with vegetable or fruit juices.

In Chinese medicine Alfalfa Herb is known as MU-SU and used by them for ulcers, to stimulate the appetite and strengthen the digestive tract.