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Description
Medicinal Usage
Although there is no scientific evidence that alfalfa alters the course of any disorder, herbalists prescribe alfalfa tea and alfalfa tablets, for example, for a variety of complaints, from diabetes to alcoholism to tooth decay. But alfalfa does have a future in human nutrition, particularly as an inexpensive source of vitamins C, D, E, and K.
Alfalfa's rich nutritional content makes it a valuable food for man as well as animals. In recent years health food advocates have made many extravagant claims for its use - even as a cure for cancer. None of these claims have been substantiated in any way.
General Herb Information
An important forage and hay crop, sweet-smelling alfalfa originated as a wild legume, presumably in the dry uplands of western Asia. The Medes of ancient Persia are thought to have been the first to domesticate the plant, hence its Latin name, Medicago sativa, which means "sowed by the Medians." The plant reached Mediterranean Europe by way of the Greeks, who planted it as early as 490 B.C. It pleased the Arabs so well that they dubbed it al-fasfasah, "the best fodder." Not only did they feed the leaves, sprouts, and seeds to their horses to give the animals superior speed and strength, but they considered it excellent food for themselves, too. In Spain the Arabic word al-fasfasah became alfalfa.
Ultimately, alfalfa reached the New World with the Spanish Conquistadores, who planted it in Mexico and Chile. California settlers, calling the novelty Chilean clover, began growing it as fodder in the mid-1800's, and it has been a significant American crop ever since.
Habitat: Can be cultivated almost everywhere, even in dry regions. Naturalized varieties spring up along roadsides, in abandoned fields and lots, and in low valleys.
Range: Introduced from Europe, alfalfa has been naturalized in most of North America, especially in the West.
Identification: A bushy perennial 1-3 feet tall. The leaves are alternate and pinnately divided, with three dark green leaflets that are toothed toward the tips. Purple to yellowish flowers (May-October) arranged in heads produce twisted pods containing seeds in the fall.
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Directions
Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.
Cautions
Not recommended for those with an auto-immune disease (ie. Multiple Sclerosis, AIDS, Lupus etc.), pregnant or lactating women.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
