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Oral Uses
- Breast enhancement
Alfalfa is an estrogenic; may enhance the breast. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- General anemia
Alfalfa is a nutritional support; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Heart attack prevention
Alfalfa reduces total cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol; prevents cholesterol absorption; reduces heart disease risk. Take 75-100 g of heat treated alfalfa seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months. Caution: This volume of alfalfa seeds may damage red blood cells. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- High cholesterol
Alfalfa reduces total cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol; prevents cholesterol absorption. Take 75-100 g of heat treated alfalfa seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months. Caution: This volume of alfalfa seeds may damage red blood cells. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- Menopause
Alfalfa is an estrogenic; improves hormonal balance; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Nosebleed
Alfalfa contains vitamin K; reduces bleeding. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Poisoning
Alfalfa is useful against mercury poisoning. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
Oral Actions
- Action - Nutritive
Alfalfa is a nutritional support. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Action - Appetite enhancer
Alfalfa is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Action - Estrogenic
Alfalfa is an estrogenic; has estrogen like activity. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Action - Alterative
Alfalfa is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Action - Antifungal
Alfalfa is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Action - Hemostatic
Alfalfa is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
- Action - Hypoglycemic
Alfalfa is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer alfalfa supplements that do not contain canavanine.
Recommended Dosage
Take 0.5-1.0 g of dried alfalfa leaf daily in divided doses for many months. If you want to use seeds, use heat treated varieties. Prefer the supplements that do not contain canavanine.
Cautions & Side Effects
Avoid alfalfa if you have lupus. Do not consume large amounts of any form of alfalfa. Do not consume if you are a young children or a pregnant or breast feeding women. Prefer heat treated seeds that do not contain canavanine. Alfalfa contains vitamin K that makes blood thinning drugs less effective.
Available Forms
Alfalfa is available in tablet, capsule, tincture or bulk form.
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