OVERVIEW:
Alfalfa is extremely nutritious and is very high in protein and amino acids. As a nutritious food, the herb is mild in flavor and works well in salads, soups, casseroles, or more. The tastes are sweet, bitter, and earthy. It is energetically cooling. It makes a pleasant tasting, balancing tea that melds very nicely with mint and lemon. Ayurvedic medicine has used alfalfa leaf to relieve water retention, arthritis, and ulcers.
LATIN:
Medicago sativa L.
ORIGIN:
USA
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Leaf / Cut & Sifted
CATEGORY:
Culinary and Medicinal Herb
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
Alfalfa Leaf
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep all herbs out of reach of children and pets.For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
