Alfalfa Leaf, Organic, C & S (sold by the ounce)

Alfalfa Leaf, Cut & Sifted, Organic

Feeling weak and tired? Then this herb is for you!

Rich in nutrients, Alfalfa Tea is a great source of strength and well-being. A wise choice if you want to regain your balance and improve your overall well-being.

Perhaps you know it by one of its many other names: Lucerne or Lucerne grass, Holy-hay, Chilean Clover, Buffalo Grass, or Trefoil.

This tea is made from the herb medicago sativa, the Latin name to a plant that has been known for more than 2000 years.

Its name, Alfalfa, comes from the Arabians that called it Al-Fal-Falah (Father of All Foods), it was the Spanish that changed it to alfalfa. It was used as horse feed to improve their strength and performance. In India, Alfalfa Tea is believed to relieve water retention and help to treat ulcers and arthritis. Colonial Americans used it to help fight scurvy, arthritis, and urinary problems. In China, alfalfa tea is used to stimulate the appetite and relieve complications with the kidneys. Alfalfa Tea is rich in Vitamins A, C, D and K and also contains potassium, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium.

Alfalfa is a well-known fodder crop with high nutrition value for many types of livestock. Alfalfa leaf makes a pleasant tasting, balancing tea that melds very nicely with mint and lemon. The roots of the alfalfa plant grow hundreds of feet deep, giving it a variety of nutrients, which help make it a valuable herbal tea.

Alfalfa Leaf Tea Benefits:
A known alkalizing agent
Digestive support
Contains Omega-3
Mineral-rich
No Preservatives
No Artificial or Natural Flavors
No Artificial Sweeteners
Natural Ingredients

Directions: To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1 tsp. of herb. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.

Constituents

• High in Fiber and Protein.
• Vitamins: A, K & C
• Minerals: Potassium, Calcium and Iron.
• Enzymes: Amylase, Lipase, Protase, Coagilase, Emulsion, Invertase, Peroxidase, Pectinaze and Cellulose

Cleansing and Detoxification

Alfalfa alkalizes and detoxifies the body, especially the liver. Extremely nutrient dense, alfalfa can replenish the stores of liver supportive vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin K which is stored in the liver and fatty tissues. This important, fat soluble vitamin is found in exceptionally high amounts in alfalfa and goes straight to your liver where it helps to maintain healthy blood clotting. Alfalfa makes an appearance in almost all liver cleansing tonic recipes, and with good reason too.

Digestive Health

A healthy digestive system is the key to optimum health. It is here that nutrients are assimilated or discarded, and the food that we eat converted into that all important energy to fuel the body through life. There are many ways alfalfa contributes to digestive health, firstly, it is high in the pre-biotics “fructo-oligosaccharides” – compounds which fertilize and feed the good bacteria (pro-biotics) in the gut. This will help to neutralize bad bacteria (such as Candida), which can lead to a whole host of health problems.

Alfalfa contains a plethora of digestive enzymes which breakdown the various components of food. Amylase which breaks down carbohydrates, starch and sugar, lipase for fat and protase breaks down protein molecules.

Potassium packed; this unassuming grass can work wonders for your digestive health through its nutrient content too. As an essential electrolyte, potassium aids in the process of eliminating water retention found within the body - this not only reduces swelling caused by water retention, it supports the process of digestion too. When combined with the minerals found within alfalfa, potassium serves as a diuretic, ultimately promoting digestive regulation, especially for those who suffer from constipation.

Other Alfalfa Benefits

• Detoxes the urinary tract
• Has a strong alkaline effect on the body
• Can lower bad cholesterol and reduce the incidence of atherosclerotic plaque
• Supports healthy blood sugar levels, especially when taken with manganese
• Supports the pituitary gland

Botanical Name: Medicago sativa
Cups of Tea Per Pound: 27
Form: Cut & Sifted
Origin: United States of America

Kosher
No Artificial Ingredients
Non ETO
Non Irradiated
Organic

Safety Guidelines: If pregnant, nursing, suffering from any medical condition, or taking medication, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions: As with all herbal products, moderation is the key to avoiding adverse reactions. Care should be taken when introducing a new Superfood into your diet as overindulgence could lead to symptoms of detoxification.

People with autoimmune disease, gout and women who are pregnant should avoid taking Alfalfa Leaf Powder.