ALFALFA MEDICAGO SATIVA LEGUMINOSAE ( Alfalfa, Lucerne ) Parts Used: Aboveground portions Energy and Flavors: sweet, neutral to cool energy Systems Affected: Stomach and blood Biochemical Constituents: leaves contain betacarotene, vitamins C,D,E,and coagulating vitamin K; it also contains various mineral salts including calcium, potassium, iron and phosphorus Properties: Nutritive tonic, restorative ( Yin ) tonic, antipyretic, alterative, antianemic, antihemorrhagic, diuretic

Alfalfa, in Arabic, means "father". Perhaps this refers to its function as a superlative restorative tonic. It treats all chronic and acute digestive weaknesses, aiding the assimilation of protein, carbohydrates, iron and calcium, as well as various essential trace minerals. Thus alfalfa can be given 2 or 3 times daily as a substitute for tea whenever there is a need to icrease flesh and generally to build and regenerate normal strenth and vitality. In this, Its indications are not at all dissimilar to its immune potentiating Chinese relative Astragalus membranaceus. Alfalfa serves as an ideal cooling Yin tonic suitable for various acute and chronic inflammatory symptoms associated with degeneration and aging.

Dose: one cup of the infusion taken 3 times daily
Alfalfa is used for:
wasting
improving digestion and assimilation
weight gain
increase in strength and vitality
cystitis
prostate inflammation
lower-back pain
acidosis and rheumatic aches and pains
lowering fevers insomnia
to regulate the bowels